Thru-Walkers On The Blood Cancer Trail...One of the best and most well-known hiking trails in the United States is the Appalachian Trail (AT). Starting at the top of Springer Mountain in Georgia, it terminates at...reactionscomments
Healthiest Sick Person...I recently had my quarterly visit to my oncologist. These visits are always a bit nerve-wracking with multiple cancers, including blood cancer. I often feel like I’m playing the slots...reactions7comments
Handling Life with Leukemia and Fatigue...I recently saw a video where a woman declared that she was leaving her husband of many years. What was the problem? The husband had cancer, and according to her...reactionscomments
Blood-cancer effects every aspect of our lives. It takes a toll. We need to rest and digest to recuperate, to heal. Have you ever been dealt a blow you felt......I was diagnosed with blood-cancer in 2011. There have been events I thought I would not survive. It takes a toll. How did you find your way out of despair?...reactions4replies
How have you managed changes in your cancer journey?...Everyone's experience with their diagnosis is unique; people often face significant changes and challenges. Whether it's dealing with anxiety, seeking second opinions, or finding new purposes and roles, each step...reactions3replies
Three 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 who are newly diagnosed. Now, I know this...reactions2comments
Community Views: Advice for Someone Newly Diagnosed...Blood-Cancer.com has a forum in which members of the community share their thoughts and ask advice from others living with blood cancer. It is a place to connect and feel...reactionscomments
Is there a good that helped you with your blood cancer diagnosis?...I have read several books that have provided motivation during the last 17 years since my initial blood cancer diagnosis. Which ones have helped you?...reactions1replyTips & AdviceCopingAwareness
Navigating Relapse: Personal Experiences and Strategies...Have you experienced a relapse of your blood cancer? What was your initial reaction to the news, and how did you manage those emotions? How did you communicate the news...reactions5repliesTips & AdviceTreatment
Tips for Feeling Empowered...When hit with a blood cancer diagnosis, it can feel like any sense of control over our own lives has been zapped in an instant. The future may initially seem...reactionscomments
Managing mesenteric mass...I am a retired pediatric radiologist with recently diagnosed with sll/cll. I have a 10cm mesenteric mass. Such is unusual, and there is very little published in the literature. I...reactions2repliesTreatment
Managing mesenteric mass...I am recently diagnosed with sll/cll stage 4B, possibly undergoing Richter Transformation. I am not yet treated. I would like the 10cm mass removed....reactions1reply
Catastrophizing with OCD...I have something called OCD or obsessive-compulsive disorder. I was diagnosed as a child. It can be passed on genetically. I thought it didn’t bother me anymore because the way...reactions2comments
Becoming CAR T Man...It was a whirlwind of activity once I entered the CAR T trial for my blood cancer. I was struggling with recurring pneumonia since the stem cell transplant. My ears...reactions2comments
Navigating Insurance Benefits: Balancing Health and Employment...For over a decade I worked while undergoing treatment for chronic myeloid leukemia. I experienced a delicate balance between work commitments and health challenges while fully employed. Throughout that time...reactions6comments
How long were you sick before you received a diagnosis? ...I'm thankful that I had a family doctor who refused to give up on me. By the time the leukemia blast cells were discovered, it was months of repeated bloodwork...reactions6repliesTips & AdviceLeukemiaAwareness
Graft vs. Host Disease (GVHD)...How have you managed GVHD post-transplant, and what resources helped you most?...reactions2repliesTreatmentTips & AdviceSide Effects
Just Delayed, Not Denied...Reflecting on my time in active treatment, it was challenging to accept that everyone's treatment journey is different. Some people have shorter treatments, while others have longer ones. I often...reactions2comments
