My Blood Cancer Pet Peeve...I want to share my blood cancer pet peeve with you. A pet peeve is one of those little nagging things that really aren’t all that important, but have a...reactions2comments
My Many Jobs...Being chronically ill with blood cancer for so many years has taught me that as an employee I can't always be super reliable. Years of infections, surgeries, cancer, and cancer...reactions5comments
How do you feel about your health care team?...Do you feel supported and heard by your care team? Do they give you the time to ask questions and address concerns? What have they done to make you feel...reactions14repliesHealthcare TeamTips & AdviceAwareness
Eating healthier. Physical therapy...I can't do therapy every day of the week. Therapist should be taught that for Multiple Myeloma people the energy is not there . I think three days a week...reactions1replyMultiple MyelomaMedical Marijuana
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions5replies
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...reactions10comments
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...reactions6comments
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...reactions20repliesCopingTips & 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...reactions4comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions4comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2replies
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...reactions15comments
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...reactions4repliesCopingHealthcare 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...reactions2comments
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...reactions12repliesAwareness