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...reactions15repliesHealthcare TeamTips & AdviceCoping
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
Extreme cramping...Anyone experience extreme cramping? After treatment or a transplant?...reactions10repliesCopingAwareness
There's More To Me Than Cancer...Cancer is a heavy word and for most people. It has a very negative connotation and I don’t think I’ve met anyone who hasn’t been touched by it. Maybe not...reactions29comments
Meeting Another Blood Cancer Survivor: Deb's View...As we watched the sun dip low in the sky over Lake Bemidji that early August evening, we thought how small our world really is. Ramae and I are both...reactions25comments
FeaturedAre you living with a rare blood cancer?...What rare blood cancer were you diagnosed with? Share and connect with others living with a rare blood cancer in this forum!...reactions19replies
Everything's Gonna Be Alright...Having a positive attitude when facing any of life’s trials is important. At least that’s my opinion. Nature and life have a way of working things out. Although it’s not...reactions3comments
What "New Normal?" ...I believe what we often call " the new normal" after a cancer diagnosis and treatment is not about finding some kind of renewal. Nor do I think it is...reactions5repliesTips & AdviceAwareness
Panda Check-In...I don't know about you all, but this has been a rough year! The trial and tribulations of life have been throwing rocks at me left and right unfortunately. So...reactions16comments
Blood Cancer Awareness Month Giveaway...The Blood Cancer Awareness Month Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! We are honoring Blood Cancer Awareness Month this year, themed "Navigating the New Normal," with a...reactionscomments
Onset of Other Issues...What some fail to realize is that stable numbers in cancer or a remission... well, doesn't mean that onset of other issues stay at bay. I've been complaining for about...reactions9repliesAwarenessSide EffectsCoping
Blood Cancer Awareness Month: Navigating the New Normal...September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM). We all know that a blood cancer diagnosis is life-changing, and that is why this year we want to bring awareness to what...reactionscomments
Genetics or environment?...Both my one brother and I have been diagnosed with multiple myeloma. I can see where genetics play a part but he and I wonder about an environmental factor since...reactions4replies
