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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions10comments
Life Forward in Remission...Over the last few weeks, I’ve had the pleasure of listening to and discussing with a few people about their experiences once...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...reactions11comments
Thought We Were Dealing with CLL Only...Hi all, We went to the hematologist/oncologist today to get the results from my dad's bloodwork. He felt on the initial visit...reactions4repliesDiagnosis
Mental Health and the Cancer Journey...May is Mental Health Month. Mental health is the range of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that affect your well-being and how you...reactionscomments
