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
Removal of permanent eyebrows tattoo ...I wondering if my immune system is up to removing ink from eyebrow tattoos? I have CML since 2019 on imatinib daily very good response to treatment...reactions1replyTips & Advice
Becoming an Empty Nester With Blood Cancer...Recently, my son graduated from high school. My baby, the youngest of my three children, will leave for college in a few months. I will be staying behind, contemplating my...reactions12comments
Is it time for the outdoors?...Well, here we have it, it's year 3 of the unprecedented COVID pandemic, and people are back to being comfortable out and about. Summer is officially here and the beaches...reactions10repliesCopingAwareness
The Places You’ll Go...Congratulations! Today is your day. You’re off to Great Places. You’re off and away…Dr. Seuss "Wow! I’m going to New York City to take part in a blood cancer storytelling...reactions8comments
Watching My Hemoglobin: I Wish I Were a "10" Again!...October 25 is MDS World Awareness Day, an opportunity to commemorate and show support for those living with myelodysplastic syndromes. Bo Derek and Dudley Moore starred in the 1979 romantic...reactions3comments
Dealing with Comparisons...How and have you dealt with anyone comparing your blood cancer with something else...perhaps less life-threatening? I recall explaining multiple myeloma, but one individual had the audacity to compare it...reactions17repliesCopingAwarenessMultiple Myeloma
Unexpected Superheroes!...Typically, when someone hears superhero immediately most of the world starts naming Superman, wonder woman, Batman, and so on. My superhero is an everyday person with the superpowers of compassion...reactions11comments
A New Day...I saw the sunrise today. Every time I see this beautiful phenomenon of nature, I think back to when I was first diagnosed with blood cancer and the initial uncertainty...reactions13comments
What impact have sports or exercise had on your cancer experience?...During your cancer journey, what role did sports/exercise play? Whether it was watching on tv, observing in person, or playing yourself, how have sports impacted you?...reactions15repliesExercise
How I Got my (Tennis) Game Back...Despite my best efforts to coax my feet into moving and to make a good contact with the ball, today I played some of my worst tennis in years. But...reactions8comments
Do you think prevention of blood cancer is possible?...If you could tell your loved ones something to prevent them from being diagnosed with a blood cancer, what would it be?...reactions4repliesAwarenessFriends & FamilyTips & Advice
What Cancer Survivor Day Means to Me...A person living with cancer can be considered a cancer survivor. When diagnosed with blood cancer, non-Hodgkin lymphoma in 2010, I was overwhelmed and did not think I would survive...reactions5comments
