The Rest of My Diagnosis Story...After I was finally diagnosed with a blood disorder, possibly leukemia, I had two appointments with my first hematologist. She let me know that she'd set me up with a...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Chef Panda's Hearty Meal For Treatment Days...Chef Panda is at it again! If you are looking for a nutritious all-in-one meal, Look no more! Something simple and easy. This hearty meal of mac and cheese with...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Meaty Mac and Cheese!...Chef Panda is at it again! If you are looking for an all-in-one meal, look no more! Something simple and easy. This meal will really fuel the body and...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
CLL after treatment ...I had my last chemotherapy last week But could not see a massive improvement in my fatigue and lack of energy I am still feeling tired and my energy at...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Give a Call...This morning as I took my walk I thought of a friend who lost her husband to cancer a few years ago. I have reached out to her over the...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Facing The Mental Side of Blood Cancer...When you go through a blood cancer diagnosis and its many treatments, such as I have with non-Hodgkin lymphoma, it is very common to find yourself totally exhausted, drained, and...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Overcoming Nausea...Some people have experienced nausea at one time or another. Treatment has a way of affecting us all very differently. How have you been able to settle the feeling of...Reactions0reactionsComments20 repliesCopingTips & AdviceSide Effects
Motivational Goals- Mud Girl...After being diagnosed with multiple myeloma over a decade ago, I have to say I’ve definitely been pushed to step out of my comfort zone. I’ve been put in situations...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Getting Fit...As I attempted to stay in step and move my hips to the Latin beat, I remembered why running was always my exercise of choice. I never had much coordination...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Exercising With Blood Cancer...Having been through blood cancer and experiencing six months of chemotherapy, surgery, radiation, and hormone therapy for another cancer, one of the many life lessons I have taken away from...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
What To Do When Everyone has an Opinion...Part of the title of the Academy Award-winning film “Everything Everywhere All at Once” made me think of a fact of life: everyone everywhere has an opinion. Well, probably not...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Newly diagnosed with leukemia...Hi, my name is Tammy glad that I found this group. I was recently diagnosed with CML in mid April. I started taking TKI (sprycel) medication. I’ve been on for...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Cancer & The Feelings Others Have About You...Often, we write about the feelings we have when going through chemo and blood cancer, and there are a ton, no doubt. They run the gamut from happy to sad...Reactions0reactionsComments15 comments
Advice...Who can you honestly say has provided you with the most useful tools for managing your condition? (side effects) I found that nurses were highly on demand in shedding more...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCopingHealthcare TeamTips & Advice
Planning a Safe Vacation as a Cancer Survivor...In order to have more confidence while traveling, it is essential to be prepared. We have planned several vacations since both mine and my husband’s cancer diagnosis. Initially, it was...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Living with CLL ...Hey all, would love to hear about your treatment , ongoing battle, and remission stories. I’ve been in remission for over a year now, take Imbruvica (420mg) daily. Would love...Reactions0reactionsComments12 repliesAwareness
Do you know other people who share your same blood cancer diagnosis?...There are some rare blood cancers, and many of us don't always meet others who share our same diagnosis. How many people do you know with your same diagnosis? And...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesDiagnosisIntimacy & RelationshipsCoping
Maneuvering the Potholes of Blood Cancer...Having blood cancer is like driving down a road full of potholes. First of all, you have to make sure all these dips and jostles along the way do not...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Vidaza treatment vs bone marrow transplant ...I’m 56y/o male diagnosed with MDS this past April. I just finished my 3rd round treatment.I’m considered high risk. The treatment I’m doing now is Vidaza. My Dr. said it’s...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesDiagnosis
Abandoning Your Superhero...The superheroes I enjoyed in youth were Adam West T.V. "Batman", William Katt’s “The Greatest American Hero”, and finally the one and only Lynda Carter in "Wonder Woman". I remember...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
