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...reactions45repliesAwarenessCopingTravel
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
Hodgkin’s lymphoma...Does anybody have this disease and what are their symptoms?...reactions2repliesCoping
Can Mindset Change Our Outcomes?...For most of my adult life, I have played with the concept that mindset is everything, and that our outcomes can be shaped by our beliefs. This started as a...reactions15comments
FeaturedChanneling...What is some of your go-to's when channeling positive energy with everything going on with your health? For me: Laughter, Limiting Social Media, and Food :)...reactions12repliesCopingTips & Advice
Health...Polycythemia, Jak2, Thromboembolism, Heart failure on the right side. Fibromyalgia, and Two arthritis. Erythrocytosis and I live with pain every day. I wake up tired and drained....reactions1replyFatigueAwarenessDiet & Nutrition
Learning, and Forgetting, Lessons About Pacing Myself...When I got home after my stem cell transplants, as soon as I felt a little better, I’d cautiously move around. First, it was walking around the house, then out...reactions9comments
What else do I have beside blood-cancer..Polycythemia vera, Hemochromatosis, PFO Stage III, with highly mobile aneurysm, Bels Palsy, Lichen Planus, Hypoglycemia. Hematologist treating with phlebotomies once monthly....Going thru anxiety, depression and major fatigue. Does anyone have similar ???...reactions3repliesNewly DiagnosedDiagnosisFatigue
