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...reactions45repliesCopingTreatment
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
Glenis Redmond...I was diagnosed as stage 3 Multiple Myeloma in July 2019. I had a Stem Cell Transplant in the Winter of 2020. I’m now non-detectable on maintenance chemotherapy. I recently...
Outlets...What are your outlets to maintain balance in life? diagnosis, treatment, job, bills… you know how all that goes....reactions6repliesCopingAwarenessExercise
Nutrition and Blood Cancer...As someone living with a rare, chronic leukemia (diagnosed in 2007 with hairy cell leukemia), I have always had the question of how did I get it in the first...reactions21comments
Sky high Platelets and Ferritin with MDS...Hi there, I was diagnosed with MDS two years ago. Yesterday my bloodwork showed very high Platelets (1,070) and Ferritin (400). My Doctor is confused and said I'm a "puzzle"...reactions11repliesDiagnosis
Polycythemia...I kept going to the doctor's office and complaining of a headache, fatigue, itching, and just general malaise. The PA would have me go to the lab and say there...reactionscomments
Living Alone with Blood Cancer...Let’s see 79 years, 7 months, and 11 days ago as of this writing at exactly 12:45 PM on a bright sunny summer day I arrived alone on this planet...reactions14comments
The Importance of “Things to Look Forward To”...A blood cancer survivor may experience a wide range of emotions. I experienced many emotions this past year intensified as a cancer survivor dealing with my husband’s cancer diagnosis, surgery...reactions9comments
How Roger Federer Helped me Get Through Chemo...When I told my kids how sad I was about Roger Federer’s retirement this September, at age 41, my son pointed out that the tennis star hadn’t been actively competing...reactions4comments
Hairy Cell Leukemia...Hi All! Has anyone gone through treatment for hairy cell leukemia?...reactions4repliesDiagnosisLeukemia
Truth Teller...How comfortable are you with your care team (doctors and nurses) that they are being truthful on all fronts of your care? Do you think they leave room to exaggerate...reactions6repliesDiagnosisTreatmentHealthcare Team
