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
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...reactionsrepliesDiagnosisIntimacy & 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...reactions8comments
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...reactions4repliesDiagnosis
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...reactions1comment
An Interview With My Caretaker...During my blood cancer journey, I had one main person who became my caretaker, his name is Jordan. We started off as friends, then I made the move to be...reactions4comments
What Type of Blood Cancer Are You Diagnosed With...New here? Been with us since the beginning? Introduce yourself below and share a little about your experience as someone living with blood cancer....reactions361repliesTips & AdviceCopingAwareness
Enough Already...When I was a kid, before the internet, I loved getting novelty catalogs. I'd scour them for hours on end, planning for the next item I'd buy after saving enough...reactions2comments
Chemo, Treatments and Side Effects: The Stuff they FORGOT to Tell You!...All of us with blood cancer don't necessarily go through chemotherapy. But most of us go through some form of treatment... We are familiar with the "usual" side effects, but...reactions33repliesSide EffectsTreatment
How Has Faith Helped You to Cope?...I have CLL and I can't imagine getting through this without my faith in God. I will say that going through this journey has done two incredible things for me...reactions16repliesCoping
2 Years Chemo Free...I can’t quite believe it. In fact, the last 2 years had a lot of ‘I can’t quite believe it’ in it. A permanent relationship (probably the biggest surprise to...reactionscomments
Thankful...What are you most thankful for today? I'm thankful to have opened my eyes this morning and started the day fresh with whatever comes with it....reactions11repliesTips & AdviceCoping
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society...I recently had the pleasure of talking to Louis J. DeGennaro, Past President & CEO, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). He shared a lot of helpful information regarding LLS...reactions6comments
Coping Strategies and Lifestyle Changes: Sharing Experiences and Support...This space serves as a supportive community where we can come together to share our experiences, insights, and challenges related to blood cancer. Whether you have been recently diagnosed or...reactions4repliesCopingTips & AdviceDiagnosis
Truth And Blood Cancer...You can do and say pretty much anything you want, but over time, the truth always surfaces. No matter how you look at it truth owns every part of our lives...reactions7comments
What organizations and services have helped you?...What organizations and services have you used and found you helpful to manage your life with blood cancer?...reactions7repliesTips & Advice
