Coping with Life Changes and MDS...On December 7, 1941, my grandparents were on their way to see a movie at the Coleman Theatre in Miami, Oklahoma, when they discovered that the Japanese had bombed Pearl...reactions4comments
Compromised Fertility...Since finding out that my egg reserve is really low, I’ve been thinking about this and the fact that it’s highly likely that it’s the impact of 14 years of...reactions3comments
Genetic or Genomic?...When thinking about blood cancer and any related treatments, it is easy to focus on the possible impacts chemotherapy and radiation may have on you or a loved one. From...reactionscomments
Coping With Sugar Binge...Now that the holidays are in the air; How will you handle the number of sugary treats all around you? As we've heard and realized sugar is not a friend...reactions12repliesAwarenessDiet & NutritionTips & Advice
"I feel like no one understands how I feel."...Do you feel that your friends and family understand what you are going through?...reactions29repliesCopingFriends & Family
Battle of the Bulge...When I was growing up, I remember my mom was quite obsessed with her weight. It was interesting because she probably weighed 115 pounds soaking wet. Still, every morning she...reactions17comments
Bone Marrow Transplant and A Thing Called GVHD...When we hear the words bone marrow transplant, automatically, we know we are dealing with something serious. We also know if the doctor is telling us that we are the...reactions7comments
Ankle Crossing and a Trip Down Memory Lane...The way I sleep – curled on my right side in a little ball with my hands under my chin – is not good for the chronic pain under my...reactions3comments
When Work Doesn't Understand...Many people who develop cancer have to work, or at least try, during treatments. Crystal was fortunate enough to be able to come home during treatment and still get partial...reactions14comments
R-CHOP: The Journey Continues...In this video, Dennis offers some personal thoughts on his reactions to R-CHOP treatment, the issues he encountered, and the many adjustments that were made along the way....reactions2comments
You Are Seen...We never really see ourselves. I mean that literally. Our eyes face forward at the world around us. We have no real way of seeing what others see when they...reactions6comments
Radiation ...Just had breast cancer surgery 3 weeks ago my oncologist was against me getting radiation treatment because I take Hydrea then he says he checked with my Dr in Boston...reactions1replyDiagnosis
Who Me? Feeling Overwhelmed?...Cancer affects each of us with a range of feelings and emotions that may change daily, hourly, and even from minute to minute. I am usually an “in control” person...reactions2comments
Loneliness...It’s no secret that cancer can be isolating, but even when I was surrounded with physical love, the emotional support felt like it diminished halfway through treatment. The beautiful thing...reactions4comments
Loss of Smell and Taste...Did anyone experience loss of smell and taste from their blood cancer treatment? A community member shared this on Facebook: What about smell and taste? I’m approaching three years of...reactions1replySide Effects
Standards...The one eye-opener (though it’s been so many) that the COVID-19 virus has shown us, is how vulnerable we are to stuff. One area of insanity that stuck out for...reactions13comments
Holding A Youlogy - Dealing With The Grief Of Cancer...Grief. This is an emotion we usually associate with death and loss, but not necessarily cancer. The thing is, when you are diagnosed with cancer it is a sort of...reactions6comments
Did You Take Life For Granted ...Before my diagnosis every day was just another routine day. After 6 months of chemo I came to realize that " Every Day is A Special Day." Has a cancer...reactions4repliesFatigueAwareness
Cancer Club...There is an inside group, a club no one wanted to join, of cancer survivors, no matter what kind of cancer the one has had, there is an automatic membership...reactions4comments
