Does Having Blood Cancer Make Us Overly Sensitive?...Does having blood cancer make me overly sensitive to what others say? Please let me know if you feel that way too. The other day I was having an evaluation...reactions14comments
Common Misconceptions About Cancer Patients...A person's experience with blood cancer is unique to them. In my 7 years of survivorship and working in the cancer space, I have heard about every misconception you can...reactions11comments
What to do when treatment has stopped working...I was diagnosed with primary myelofibrosis in 2022 at age 79. I started treatment with weekly injections to stimulate my bone marrow to produce more red blood cells. It worked...reactions7repliesCostTreatment
Summer Outlooks...Well, Summer is almost here. I don't know about you but I'm looking forward to summer and positive vibes. We usually throw massive BBQ's but of course, during this pandemic...reactions14repliesFriends & FamilyCopingTips & Advice
Running To Verses Running From...Ever feel like you are running from blood cancer and it keeps catching up? Since being diagnosed with leukemia in 2011 I have found myself outmaneuvering, outthinking (if that’s a...reactions7comments
Almost 12 Bleeping Years...Early in my myeloma journey (nightmare, adventure, health scare, eye opener, what have you), my specialist said to me that the goal was to have me live long enough that...reactions12comments
In what way has your blood cancer diagnosis changed you the most?...I have changed in that I make stronger attempts at taking care of myself physically, mentally and spiritually. I still am not perfect, but I am so much more aware...reactions34repliesAwarenessCopingTravel
Coping with Cancer Stress...I have read that some oncologists compare a cancer diagnosis to post-traumatic disorder (PTSD). When you get the news, it is common to feel grief. In my case, I had...reactions11comments
Mays Cancer Center Smartphone Wellness Study for Blood Cancer Patients! ...Mays Cancer Center is seeking blood cancer patients, ages 18 and up and currently undergoing active treatment, to participate in a National Institutes of Health-funded research study lasting for 20...reactionsreplies
No Regrets Over Blood Cancer...As a blood cancer survivor, I have often asked myself if the many things I did in my youth led to my blood cancer diagnosis today. Did I have one too...reactions5comments
Visualize and Modify With Blood Cancer...I like to plan and set goals because I feel better when looking forward to things. For example, it motivates me to clean my house when expecting a visitor. In...reactionscomments
Seeking 2nd Opinions...Ever wondered about the best tactics in trying to have another pair of eyes on your health? Do you feel nervous going about this without hurting the other doctor's feelings?...reactions4repliesDiagnosisTips & AdviceNewly Diagnosed
Cancerversary 16 years!...And another year has gone by. A different type of year this time. A cancerversary year. My 16th. 16 years since I was diagnosed. 16 years since I got *that*...reactions1comment
Blood-cancer.com award nominee...For the second year in a row now, I've been one of the nominees to receive an award at Social Health Network/Health-Union.com. this is such an honor for me you...reactions5repliesAwareness
Happy Birthday Blood-Cancer.com...I heard that Blood-Cancer.com is celebrating its fifth birthday on May 3 and I definitely should mark that milestone on my calendar! Maybe I’ll even have ice cream. Although my...reactions17comments
Cancer Research Month...May is Cancer Research Month. As we all know, research is necessary. It is one of the only ways the medical system can come up with new treatments and drugs...reactions6comments
New Fur Baby Bear!...I wanted to introduce the blood cancer tribe to a new addition to my household! My new fur baby Bear!!! Who doesn't love seeing an adorable puppy?! So here he...reactions6comments
Surviving Blood Cancer: Lessons from a TV Show...Recently I came across a TV series called I Survived. The show is about people who have made it out of harrowing experiences alive. It is not an easy watch;...reactions11comments
FAILURE OF INITIAL TKI IN TREATING CML...Hello, What symptoms will one experience if their TKI(s) begin to or have failed? Will they be the same as before diagnosis?...reactions1replyDiagnosis
