Breaking Through the Daze of Disbelief to Ask Questions...I was first diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia seven years ago. My first visit with the CML specialist lasted for three hours.I...reactions13comments
Fingers, Toes, and Nails...When considering the possible side effects of chemotherapy and blood cancer, one of the first concerns, especially for women and some men...reactions15comments
Gallows Humor: Poking Fun at Cancer...I admit to being a little dark. Not my hair, but my humor. Ten years of chemotherapy and sometimes all I need...reactions71comments
Cancer is Not What You Think...Before May 2, 2011, cancer was a giant mystery to me. I can't recall anyone in my family having cancer. My impression of...reactions26comments
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...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...reactions17comments
You Are a Survivor!...One of the first terms I heard when I was first diagnosed with blood cancer was about "Survivorship."It doesn't take long before...reactions41comments
Maneuvering the Potholes of Blood Cancer...Having blood cancer is like driving down a road full of potholes.First of all, you have to make sure all these dips...reactions8comments
Who Is In Your Support System?...Sometimes the support you find when diagnosed with blood cancer comes from unexpected places.Nine years ago, it was unchartered territory for me...reactions5comments
What Are You Supposed To Do When You DON'T Have a Support System?...Anyone who reads articles on our site here at Blood-Cancer.com probably sees a lot of recurring themes. One is how important support...reactions3comments
The Hardest Person To Forgive Is Myself...Lately, I’ve been having to work on not holding grudges. I never used to; at least, I don’t believe I did. But...reactions2comments
Bispecific T-Cell Engager (BiTE) Therapy...Bispecific T-cell engagers (BiTEs) are drugs used to treat cancer. Several BiTE therapies are approved to treat certain forms of blood cancer...
Memory Insecurity...My memory has always been great….well, okay, my long-term memory. I can't remember the short term, ironically. But anyway, it's definitely gotten...reactions16comments
Failed Treatments Lead To CAR T Trial...After years of going through scanxiety, I have finally graduated to labxiety, transitioning from bi-annual scans to just having labs. I am...reactions14comments
3 Things To Do When First Diagnosed With Cancer...Recently a big topic of discussion on the blood cancer forums was about what pieces of advice people would give to those...reactions3comments
Why People Play Down Blood Cancer and How To Deal With It...There’s been a lot of talk lately about having our cancer diagnosis minimized, and I have to say that I have experienced...reactions22comments
Embracing a New Normal by Overcoming Feelings of Failure...As cancer patients, we often have to come to grips with “the new normal.” For us, it starts soon after diagnosis. Eventually...reactions3comments
Sweats, Chills, and Fatigue...Have you ever felt like blood cancer takes most of your energy, and all you have is the leftovers? I have been...reactionscomments
Flights of Compassion-Angel Flights...Have you ever heard of Angel Flights? I had heard the term and had a vague idea what they were, but never...reactions5comments
Understanding Relapsed Refractory Multiple Myeloma...Relapsed refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM) is a challenging form of multiple myeloma. It is very common for people with multiple myeloma to...reactionscomments
