itching...question My Hemocrit is normal yet started getting more itchy skin This never happened when it was low Anyone else have this issue?...reactions1reply
What's in My Bag as a Cancer Survivor...It’s already tough trying to function as a normal member of society when dealing with post-blood cancer side effects like nausea, anxiety, physical pain, etc. When you throw singing, dancing...reactions26comments
Cancer and Loss - A Personal Story...Cancer. Loss. Both are tough to deal with individually, but together can be almost unbearable. This can lead to grief and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In this interview, Dennis Golden...reactions6comments
Cancer or Not, Bloom Where You're Planted!...Do you remember the Friends television show when Chandler's job transferred him to Tulsa, Oklahoma? The characters acted like their friend was going to Siberia. I am a Tulsa native...reactions14comments
How do you boost your energy on a down day?...I often use meditation or easy exercise in an attempt to boost my energy. I'd love to hear more suggestions....reactions10repliesFatigueTips & Advice
Sacrifices...The definition of sacrifice means: to offer as a sacrifice. to suffer the loss of, give up, renounce, injure, or destroy especially for an ideal, belief, or end. 3. :...reactions8comments
How Do You Cope During Blood Cancer Setbacks?...I’ve shut myself away for the last several weeks and that can be a good thing—or not. My eight-year journey with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) took a turn last year...reactions16comments
Blood Cancer Changes Us In So May Ways ...If you could pick just ONE way that blood-cancer changed your life for the better - What would that be for you....reactions37repliesCoping
Fighting the Fatigue...For us blood-cancer patients fatigue can hit pretty hard. It’s like a weight that gets heavier and heavier. I was diagnosed with leukemia in 2011. I’ve been fighting fatigue ever...reactions37comments
Retrospect......What would you tell your younger self before blood cancer? I would say... Girl, let me tell it's gonna be rough, but you will learn so many important lessons about...reactions12repliesCopingTips & Advice
Fatigue and More Fatigue!...I am in remission for CLL and was doing ok, except for the fatigue. After retiring in 2017, I thought I had the world in my hand. CLL is behind...reactions2comments
Another Goodbye...Saying goodbye is so hard. You are never really prepared for it. I learned this as a TYA (teenage young adult) with cancer. Suddenly, with blood cancer, you are thrown...reactions9comments
Cancer and COVID - Shame, Shame, Shame!...Well, it finally occurred. Despite everything – all the masking, all the cancellations, all the avoiding gatherings, all the admittedly annoying precautions taken, and warnings observed, it all came to...reactions11comments
Running in My Dreams...It has been a while since I’ve submitted an article (same old story). I’ve been fortunate to be able to return to a job where the organization understands what I...reactions9comments
Watch and Wait?...What are your thoughts on waiting it out before starting treatment for your blood cancer? Does it make sense or would you prefer to start early and get the process...reactions45repliesTreatmentCoping
Working Through Treatment...I just watched a video from Amanda Brunson, a Blood-Cancer.com contributor. She talks about working while not feeling good. It's a real challenge and a real balancing act. I feel...reactions23comments
To Tell the Truth?...How are you? It’s a polite question to ask. It's a friendly way to start a conversation. It can be a complicated question for a cancer patient though. It’s the...reactions13comments
FeaturedTime since diagnosis...How long has it been since you received a blood cancer diagnosis?...reactions54replies
Angie Netterville...Angie is an active grandmother of three who is managing and thriving after 3 bouts of hairy cell leukemia. She and her husband share a love of travel and good...
Remembering My Race with Cancer...A few weeks ago, I went for a long walk with my family. My son suggested a spot that he liked, a park on top of a very tall hill...reactions18comments
