Preparing For Chemo - A Guide...Chemo. It’s a scary word, almost as scary as “cancer,” or “unauthorized charge on your credit card.” Chemo, though, is a necessary part of blood cancer treatment and after years...reactions6comments
After chemotherapy ...I had CLL Was treated with chemotherapy pills at home 2 / day since February 2023 and still going on , in addition to chemotherapy in the hospital, I finished...reactions3replies
Active 2 days agoTips for Managing Fatigue...Cancer-related fatigue is a common challenge. If you've faced it, we'd like to hear your tips: -How do you manage cancer-related fatigue? -Share strategies or resources that have helped. -Any...reactions112repliesSide EffectsTips & AdviceFatigue
Fasting for Prevention of Relapse...In December 2007 I was diagnosed with hairy cell leukemia, a chronic and often repeating blood cancer. I have had 2 relapses and have undergone treatment each time since the...reactions5comments
Climbing Obstacles...Coping with blood cancer is not easy, and many may find it just another "thing" to overcome. How have you taken this diagnosis and turned around this obstacle? Or are...reactions6repliesCopingMultiple MyelomaNewly Diagnosed
Light the Night...Have you ever heard of Light the Night? Well, it is so much fun! This event is to bring awareness to blood cancers, honor all blood cancer survivors, and encourage...reactions5comments
Following the Road Signs of Cancer...After nearly nine years of living with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), I think I should have paid better attention earlier on to the signs along this road. I’m not talking...reactions7comments
Remembering World CML Day When I'm Doing Better...This year it felt different. It wasn’t really on my radar but then again, that’s not necessarily a surprise. I normally remember World CML Day, just about. But that’s easier...reactionscomments
Biological Dentistry and Blood Cancer...We all know seeing a dentist is an essential part of our yearly checkups, and can be especially important for those living with blood cancer. But have you ever heard...reactions4comments
2nd round of chemo then sst...Kind of nervous about all that could happen, especially after the 2nd dose of the first round almost killed me, has anyone experienced anything like this if so I would...reactions2replies
How has your life changed after diagnosis? ...I will start. I woke up every morning and would look at my body wondering how I would change. I remember the day about 8 months later and my first...reactions2repliesMultiple MyelomaCopingExercise
Connect the Dots...It is not an easy process when you're trying to get the most updated information about blood cancer. Taking on this particular article was like a maze to find the...reactions2comments
Living with Lymphoma ...Welcome to our Lymphoma Community Forum – a Safe Haven for Sharing, Learning, and Connecting. Whether you're a patient, caregiver, or simply seeking information, join us to discuss experiences, and...reactionsrepliesLymphomaFriends & FamilyTips & Advice
FeaturedLiving with Leukemia...Welcome to our Leukemia Community Forum – a Safe Haven for Sharing, Learning, and Connecting. Whether you're a patient, caregiver, or simply seeking information, join us to discuss experiences, and...reactionsrepliesLeukemiaFriends & FamilyTips & Advice
Blood Cancer Awareness Month...Did you know it was Blood Cancer Awareness Month? Do you know the significance? Usually, we hear of various causes that have a month dedicated to showcasing their cause, well...reactions1replyAwarenessCopingTips & Advice
Beat the Heat Away...If you live in a climate that tends to be hotter than hot like I do (Texas *cough cough*) You know by now how horrid the heat can be. It’s...reactions7comments
Blood Cancer and the Heart of Gold...In 2020, one of the newly arrived church ladies approached me after the service and said, “You have a nicely shaped head and I wanted to just say ... you...reactions4comments
FeaturedLiving with Multiple Myeloma ...Welcome to our Multiple Myeloma Community Forum – a Safe Haven for Sharing, Learning, and Connecting. Whether you're a patient, caregiver, or simply seeking information, join us to discuss experiences...reactions28repliesAwarenessMultiple MyelomaNewly Diagnosed
My Tips To Deal With A Blood Cancer Diagnosis...Sadly, I recently received a call from a cousin who was distraught over a new cancer diagnosis. She was upset and totally overwhelmed. It brought back memories of my own...reactionscomments
Shingles, Pain, and Blood Cancer...The other day, I was walking down the street, choking back tears, stopping and starting and stopping again. I was trying to finish a text to my nurse practitioner at...reactions1comment
