You Must Have Patience!...Being a caregiver is always a challenge. Many things in your life will change. You want to be there for your family...reactions2comments
Double Whammy...In 2020 I started losing weight, looking pale, feeling exhausted, and very stressed. Was working from home. Had agonizing pain in my...reactions4comments
Surfing the Crimson Wave...Aunt Flo, Bloody Mary, and The Blob. If you are of the female persuasion you know what I am talking about. I...reactions11comments
Very Rare Disorder...After feeling weak and tired for months, (as a medical transcriber I knew better), I finally went to my primary for a...reactions4comments
A Challenging 2018 with Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia...My husband was diagnosed with Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia early in 2018, at 57 years old. He started chemo and immunotherapy in February. His...reactions9comments
My Myeloproliferative Neoplasm Diagnosis...I was diagnosed with a myeloproliferative disorder 5 years ago. My white blood count runs a little high, but the trouble is...reactions12comments
Traveling Multiple Myeloma Road...I was diagnosed on November 10, 2017 with Multiple Myeloma Kappa 17p Stage 3, a rare type of cancer that causes uncontrolled...reactions4comments
As a Cancer Survivor, Can I Make Plans for the Future?...We have experienced many challenges in our “battle” to deal with cancer. So, what is next as a cancer survivor? I personally...reactions2comments
My Journey in Progress...Hi friends. I was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in December 2015. I underwent 27 treatments of radiation followed by four full rounds...reactions4comments
Better Living Through Modern Chemo-stry...Almost everyone in the world has heard that word, “chemo.” Even if you don’t know anyone with cancer, have never had cancer...reactionscomments
Shocking News from Another Doctor...I am a 42 year old mother of 2. Anyone that knows me even for about a month, will know that I...reactions5comments
Not the "Vacation" We Wanted...August 15, 2018 my family and I were packing the truck, waiting for my husband to come home from work so we...reactions7comments
"No, It's not Graft Vs Host"...Five years ago I was fortunate to receive a stem cell transplant from an unrelated donor. I had Myelofibrosis, an incurable form...reactions8comments
Finding Your Happy Place...We have all experienced difficult times and, as a cancer survivor, we can feel overwhelmed and anxious. How can we help our...reactions3comments
Prednisone Came Before a Fall...“Throw yourself onto the court,” the tennis coach was saying. We were practicing serve and volley. The idea is that you get...reactions2comments
What to Say and Do for a Cancer Patient...Cancer is such an awkward topic. What do you say to someone who has just been diagnosed with a life-threatening illness? How...reactions3comments
After Buildup, Stem Cell Transplant Anticlimactic...It is natural for leukemia patients to worry about an upcoming stem cell transplant. I worried plenty. The whole concept was momentous...reactionscomments
Finding a New Oncologist...I have bad luck with oncologists. I’ve been a blood cancer patient for almost 11 years. I was diagnosed with follicular lymphoma...reactions4comments
My Journey with CLL and CAD...It's time to share. I have been in the background this past year as I struggled to climb this uphill trail. It's...reactions3comments
2 Cancers Back to Back...Hi to my understanding new friends, I am not great on the computer but I do my best. I was diagnosed with...reactions4comments
