Multiple Myeloma DiscoveredMine was discovered from blood tests during a routine physical examination at my family doctor's office. It stayed in the smoldering stage for better than 3 years but is now...reactionscomments
Like Mother, Like DaughterI was the primary caregiver for my mother for about four years. A duty I would happily do over again! I watched my mother suffer as she spent all day...reactions1comment
The Long JourneyAt the young age of 36, I was diagnosed with the “older peoples” disease of CLL. Despite the diagnosis, I moved forward with marriage and family. I was told I...reactionscomments
Our Two Blood Cancer FamilyIn the early spring of 2014, I gradually began feeling inordinately bone-tired; the slightest exertion suddenly required a major effort. Just making dinner for two took every ounce of self-discipline...reactions13comments
Finding the RainbowI was diagnosed ~ 3 years ago with AML and underwent a stem cell transplant from my sister. AML has impacted every aspect of my life but not all for...reactions4comments
Blood Cancer and FamilyI have seen my mom suffer with blood cancer most of my life with chemotherapy treatments etc. Now I unfortunately am sharing her journey. Hoping a cure is coming soon...reactions4comments
Plasma Cell LeukemiaI was diagnosed with Plasma Cell Leukemia in June 2020. At the time my hemoglobin was 4 and my platelets were 20. I was told I may have 7-10 months...reactions1comment
Chronic Myeloid LeukemiaI went to my primary care physician in Sept. 2008 and he ordered the blood tests as he did each year. He called to tell me that something was not...reactions5comments
Long Term Remission2006 DX non-Hodgkins follicular. I had no symptoms. I noticed a lump in the clavicle and pointed it out to my GP, after a biopsy, and 3 oncologists (the first...reactionscomments
I Thought It Was CLLIn 2018 while having a routine physical I was referred to a Hematologist/Oncologist. I was told I had a “good cancer, CLL. It was scary as my dad passed away...reactions1comment
CLL Discovered After Breast Cancer TreatmentI was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer in 2006 . I went into a trial and it worked. However, after the treatments wore off my oncologist noticed my white...reactions3comments
Large B Cell LymphomaOn May 13, 2022, I was diagnosed with large B cell lymphoma. Today, July 20, I had my first chemo treatment. It is a two-day treatment every three weeks...reactionscomments
The Surprise Story3.5 years ago I went for a check ✔️ up... thought my thyroid was acting up again...I'm hypo... since childhood....and Dr. Sent me for more tests..a PET scan ..and other...reactionscomments
CLCMy leukemia was discovered as I was ending treatment for triple-negative breast cancer. That was 2006. So I don’t really know how long I have had leukemia. I am not...reactionscomments
My ValkyriesEvery year the nurses at the Co. Blood Cancer Inst throw a little birthday party for me when I come in for blood labs. This year my visit was the...reactions7comments
CLL After Triple Negative Breast CancerI was diagnosed with breast cancer the summer of 2006. What a shock! Anyway, I volunteered for a clinical trial. After the treatment was over I got a call from...reactions4comments
My StoryHad Hodgkin's lymphoma Dx'd back in 1998.I was treated with chemo and radiation. I was in remission for 8 months then relapsed. I had an auto stem cell transplant in...reactions5comments
MargeAlmostAlmost 3 years ago I was dx. with MDS/MPN, AIHA.This was after my first bone marrow biopsy. ( my G.P. had seen anemia on several visits. After being put on...reactions2comments
My Treatment for Blood CancerUpon arriving at the clinic I was told that I had a very bad case of blood cancer, and without treatment, I had about six months to live. The doctor...reactions7comments
APL SurvivorI was diagnosed with Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia in May 2021. I was extremely fatigued, with bruising all over my body and petechia covered my lower legs. I was rushed to...reactions15comments
