What is Your Gut (Microbiome) Telling You?...Since my stem cell transplant four years ago, I’ve been dealing with gut issues – nausea, bloating, constipation, and diarrhea. All are known side effects of my oral maintenance drug...reactions12comments
When Did Cancer Ghosting Become a Thing?...Most people are familiar with the term "ghosting." It’s often used in a dating context when one person suddenly cuts ties with the other with no explanation. But are you...reactions46comments
My Valkyries...Every year the nurses at the Co. Blood Cancer Inst throw a little birthday party for me when I come in for blood labs. This year my visit was the...reactions7comments
CLL After Triple Negative Breast Cancer...I was diagnosed with breast cancer the summer of 2006. What a shock! Anyway, I volunteered for a clinical trial. After the treatment was over I got a call from...reactions4comments
My Story...Had Hodgkin's lymphoma Dx'd back in 1998.I was treated with chemo and radiation. I was in remission for 8 months then relapsed. I had an auto stem cell transplant in...reactions5comments
cbc blood test results today...I am feeling happy - all my blood numbers are in "normal" range, my doctor is suspending chemo injections (vidaza) -and going to watch and wait to see what the...reactions3repliesCopingFatigueSymptoms
Coping with Death of A Loved One ...At some point we all will face the loss of a loved one. It could be a child, a spouse or parent. What tips/thoughts would you offer those who face...reactions5repliesCoping
Staying Active Helps Recovery...Today is THE DAY! We all get in shape! Who is joining me?!?! I've been an athlete all my life and your Panda is not afraid to put some work...reactions6comments
Antioxidants and Cancer...So I've always wondered about this point... Do you think foods with antioxidants still hold validity if you already have cancer? Are those blueberries still helping your situation? Hum... Fruits...reactions5repliesDiet & NutritionAwareness
Determination and Faith in Myself - The Impact on My Cancer Journey...A cancer diagnosis can have a devastating effect on your life. I was overwhelmed and uncertain as to how to manage this frightening news and its implications. I have always...reactions5comments
How Events Can Trigger Nightmares About Relapse...Thirteen years after my fourth stem cell transplant, I don’t worry about relapse as much as I once did. With each year, the fear fades away and then fades some...reactions11comments
Leon Russell and Me: Making Final Arrangements...What do I have in common with musician and songwriter Leon Russell? We share the same hometown, graduated from the same high school (Will Rogers, Class of 1959 for Leon...reactions14comments
Chemo and teeth issues...Teeth are such an important part of your body. Take it from one who knows. I’ve had bad teeth for as long as I can remember. The dentist said I...reactions21comments
My Diagnosis Story...My family has had a lot of cancer. My Mom, Dad, both sets of grandparents, and an aunt have all had a type of cancer. So I knew one day...reactions8comments
Fear of Second Cancer...I had a scare a few weeks back that luckily turned out to be not what we thought. I have to admit the fear of second cancer struck me off...reactions40repliesCopingDiagnosisTips & Advice
MargeAlmost...Almost 3 years ago I was dx. with MDS/MPN, AIHA.This was after my first bone marrow biopsy. ( my G.P. had seen anemia on several visits. After being put on...reactions2comments
My Treatment for Blood Cancer...Upon arriving at the clinic I was told that I had a very bad case of blood cancer, and without treatment, I had about six months to live. The doctor...reactions7comments
APL Survivor...I was diagnosed with Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia in May 2021. I was extremely fatigued, with bruising all over my body and petechia covered my lower legs. I was rushed to...reactions15comments
Bone Marrow Transplant ...For those who went through a bone marrow transplant what did you find the hardest going through transplant?...reactions9repliesCopingAwarenessDiet & Nutrition
Video Blogging My Cancer Journey...Severe shoulder pain, with other symptoms following, introduced me to my first battle with ALL leukemia with +PH chromosome in 2010. I wish I had thought to video blog some...reactions10comments
