It’s Time To Bloom...My story begins in late November of 2016. I had a bladder infection that became antibiotic-resistant and traveled to my kidneys. My amazing OBGYN, who has since retired, found some...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
The Financial Strain of Blood Cancer...In the world of battling blood cancer, money matters can quickly become a big deal. It's a lot to handle, from figuring out insurance to finding help with bills. This...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Treatment Side Effects ...What have been some interesting side effects you' ve experienced with blood cancer during active treatment? I would say my callouts would be the hand and leg spasms and neuropathy...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCopingSide EffectsSymptoms
Denying The Reality of Blood-Cancer...A built-in and unconscious defense mechanism by which we refuse to recognize cold hard facts or experiences in our lives is called Denial. For better or worse, that built-in...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Pieces of Care Planning...When being told you have blood cancer, there is often a lot of missing information. Sometimes, the links become connected in time, but it can be hard to figure out what...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Cancer or Not, Dare to Lead...I tell the ladies at my church that I am a bad Sunday School teacher. I replaced our teacher Julia, volunteering after she died from COVID in 2021. Who am...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
I'm Serious. Blood Cancer Is Serious...For many years, I’ve been a follower of all things British. My favorite author was British. Some of my favorite movies and TV shows are British, and I visited Great...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Has anyone else on this forum been diagnosed with t cell lymphoma duodenum meitl? ...I was diagnosed with t cell lymphoma duodenum meitl cancer in 2020. Since then I've been to numerous doctors who told me that it's so rare and aggressive they honestly...Reactions0reactionsComments0 replies
Financial Support Discussion...What areas of financial support or assistance do you wish were more readily available for individuals living with blood cancer?...Reactions0reactionsComments16 repliesTips & Advice
Is Polycythemia Vera considered a blood cancer? ...Polycythemia Vera, 22 years ago when i was diagnosed, was not considered cancer. Is it now?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesMedical MarijuanaFatigueTreatment
Cancer: Its Far-Reaching Consequences...Cancer has far-reaching and widespread consequences, he said as if people didn’t know this already. I know, I know, people hear cancer, and they automatically assume it is responsible for...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Trading survival now for problems later...Has your treatment for blood cancer caused other health problems or made them worse?...Reactions0reactionsComments0 replies
The Impact of Core Wounds on Mental Health Management...We all seem to have a unique set of experiences that trigger stress within our bodies. I’ve always noticed that certain people seem to trigger me more than others, and...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
From Fearful to Ferocious...I was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia in 2011. I can honestly say that at that time, the fear of this disease rendered me speechless. My family doctor gave me...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Quality Of Life?...I have been a leukemia patient since 2011. I had lost quite a bit of weight, and stomach issues only made it worse. Dehydration and a trip to the urgent...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
FeaturedCAR T-Cell Therapy Experiences...Welcome to our forum dedicated to sharing experiences with CAR-T cell therapy. Whether you've undergone treatment or supported a loved one through the process, your story is valuable. By sharing...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Coping When Myeloma Keeps Letting You Know It’s There...As every patient can tell you, coping with a cancer diagnosis isn’t easy. In fact, for me, trying to cope with cancer to get my head around my initial blood...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Treating Blood Cancer: Don't Go on a Snipe Hunt!...When I was fourteen, I attended a weekend church retreat with other girls my age. Some of the older kids encouraged us to go on a snipe hunt. They left...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
What coping strategies have been most effective for you in managing life with blood cancer?...Questions to help get the conversation started: "How do you maintain a positive outlook during challenging moments in your blood cancer journey?" "Have you found any specific activities or hobbies...Reactions0reactionsComments15 repliesCopingNewly DiagnosedTips & Advice