Second Round of Cancer for Me...In late December 2018, they found an adenocarcinoma in my left lung. Had it removed in early January 2019. Until December 2020 all CT scans were clean then that last...reactions10comments
Don't Judge What You Don't See...The saying “Don’t judge a book by its cover” and how it relates to blood cancer is an accurate statement. Though we’ve heard the statement “Don’t judge a person,” we...reactions23comments
Confidence and Self-Esteem...Confidence and self-esteem is definitely one of the areas that get hit when doing treatment for leukemia. Funny thing is that my confidence and self-esteem did not really take a...reactions22comments
The Lesson I Learned About Guilt...We are who we are and we can’t be more than that. So why do we feel so guilty sometimes? When I was helping Crystal during her treatments I used...reactions18comments
The Importance of Mental Well-Being and the Cancer Patient...It is well known that mental health affects your physical health and the way your body functions. When we feel disappointed, stressed, and grieved, our physical health can be compromised...reactions4comments
You Have MDS, Now What?..."I don't understand what is wrong with you," my friend said. Although I didn't particularly appreciate how she worded her statement, I laughed. I understood what she meant. Myelodysplastic syndromes...reactionscomments
Father Awaiting Possible Diagnosis...Hi All, New here. My 87 year old dad has been losing weight since December, not much appetite, now showing other symptoms like left flank pain, pain in knees, with...reactions11repliesDiagnosis
Rewriting Brain Outcomes...Stress is something we all can relate to. Perhaps you experienced it as a child walking into school on that very first day. Perhaps the “jitters” happened as you wondered...reactions7comments
The Financial Toxicity of Cancer Treatment...Cancer drugs are essential for people with cancer. These drugs can help some live longer without the cancer spreading. However, these drugs come with a high price tag. This can...reactions3comments
How do you feel when other people downplay blood cancer?...Why do you think they do it? How do you cope with it?...reactions30repliesCoping
Travel and Covid...Are you ready to get back out there in the world by traveling- local or abroad? I'm a traveler it was stressful before but now that people are bonkers with...reactions11repliesTravelCopingTips & Advice
The Incidentals Of Having Cancer...Having cancer is overwhelming for sure and it is life-changing, and stressful, and one of the most horrible things that can happen to a person. That’s not up for debate...reactions20comments
Life Post-Remission: Thoughts and Feelings...It’s been over a year since I was told I was in remission. I guess I thought if I wrote a “journal entry” type article after some time had passed...reactions11comments
My Love-Hate Relationship with Social Media...I’ve had a love–hate relationship with social media throughout the years. With social media, I was a late bloomer. I remember all my friends and even my mother-in-law singing the...reactions7comments
Letters from Grandmother Mary: Just Do Your Best!...In October 2011, I received two letters from my grandmother, Mary. What is unusual about that? I never knew Grandmother Mary because she passed away in 1944, twelve years before...reactions19comments
Active todayHow would you describe your relationship with your doctor?...How would you describe your relationship with your doctor? Do you trust your doctor? Do you feel like they listen to you?...reactions49repliesHealthcare Team
When a Doctor Doesn't Believe You...It’s one of the worst feelings in the world. You’re at the doctor’s office and you’re explaining what’s bothering you and you’re met with a wall. Maybe something is off...reactions23comments
Not Running in 'The Race,' but Feeling Good About Participating in Other Ways...My leukemia diagnosis was marked not so much by one day but by a chain of events. They are all tied to running, and to a lesser extent, tennis, culminating...reactions13comments
Blood-Cancer.com Giveaway Terms and Conditions...These Official Rules apply to any giveaway (or "Promotion") published on BLOOD-CANCER.COM, a Health Union ("Health Union" or "We") owned and operated website. For conflicts between the Promotional giveaway article...reactionscomments
Go to meal...When you're so tired and don't want to cook but still know you need to eat, what's your favorite go to easy-to-make-meal? Mine is probably eggs with toast. I like...reactions26repliesDiet & NutritionFatigue
