Long Term Remission...2006 DX non-Hodgkins follicular. I had no symptoms. I noticed a lump in the clavicle and pointed it out to my GP, after a biopsy, and 3 oncologists (the first...reactionscomments
I Thought It Was CLL...In 2018 while having a routine physical I was referred to a Hematologist/Oncologist. I was told I had a “good cancer, CLL. It was scary as my dad passed away...reactions1comment
CLL Discovered After Breast Cancer Treatment...I was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer in 2006 . I went into a trial and it worked. However, after the treatments wore off my oncologist noticed my white...reactions3comments
Words of Affirmations...Have you ever thought of using words of affirmation as part of your healing process from blood cancer treatment? I always heard of words of affirmation, but did not quite...reactions16comments
Diet...I am newly diagnosed and my HCT and hemoglobin numbers are very high. I have started phlebotomies but my numbers are going down slowly. I need some help with what...reactions6replies
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Shifting...So I get the heads up that one of my many team members of nurses in this myeloma thing is leaving my facility. Though I'm not in active treatment, I...reactions18repliesCopingHealthcare TeamTips & Advice
15 years with MDS ...I was diagnosed with MDS 15 years ago I’m not in treatment I just get injections of Neulasta every three weeks recently. I’ve had to add Procrit to boost my...reactions3replies
Minimizing The Damage...Lately due to circumstances beyond my control I have been forced to deal with a lot of high level and prolonged stress. For the past two years I have experienced...reactions11comments
FeaturedWhat other conditions in addition to blood cancer are you living with?...Are you living with any additional conditions in addition to blood cancer? Share with us below ⬇️...reactions22repliesDiagnosis
What is The Purpose of Your Life? ...It is so easy to describe what you do such as I am a teacher, a scientist a homemaker etc. Now as a blood cancer survivor ask yourself what is...reactions25replies
It Can Get Better...I want to preface this by saying this is coming from the perspective of someone who is in remission. I know not everyone is able to get to that point...reactions17comments
How to Handle Fatigue...Fatigue is something we all will face on this journey. It's important to know how to handle it in order to be able to bounce back well. Keep in mind...reactions25comments
CML Awareness Day is September 22...Since I first heard about it, I always thought it was very clever of someone to designate a day for chronic myeloid leukemia (or chronic myelogenous leukemia) on September 22...reactions12comments
How Leukemia Changed a Tycoon's Priorities...Leukemia can sneak up on you from behind or maybe jump out from behind a bush. That is figuratively, of course. You don’t expect it to jump out at you...reactions8comments
Meeting Another Blood Cancer Survivor: Ramae's View...It was a warm August night, and I was on my nightly bike ride along the lake. But this evening, I was on my way to meet up with another...reactions5comments
The Time For Change...Have you gotten in a bind with your doctor and team and feel that the time has come for a change? What are your go-to's in making the decision to...reactions15repliesCopingHealthcare TeamTips & Advice
Anyone here have Polycythemia?...I got this diagnosis yesterday and would like to hear from anyone who has also been diagnosed with this condition. I’m at a loss as to what happens next. I...reactions9replies
Patient Advocate or Patient Advocate...I’ve had a few past and present conversations and found when we throw the term "patient advocate" in the air; what I’ve learned what should be considered a slam dunk...reactions9comments
