Mantle Cell Lymphoma Stage 4I was diagnosed with this rare type of NHL in Oct 2013. I chose to do nothing. From everything I read, MCL becomes chemoresistant and remission is short lived. It... By hammosaBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Multiple Myeloma and FaithI had severe pain starting in November of 2017 out of the blue. I went to specialist after specialist and they all kept telling me that it was my age... By amysal47Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
The Shock of CLLMy mom passed away from cancer and 6 months later I was diagnosed with CLL. It came as quite a shock since this kind of leukemia typically affects older gentleman... By amandaBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
APL and MeI was 72 when my ride began. In Oct 2014, I had just moved from Florida to Southern California. I was getting settled in and thought my fatigue was due... By ritacarrollBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Waldenstrom MacroglobulinemiaMy husband was diagnosed early in 2018. He also had rapid onset dementia...it was tough. We were dog mushers and spent weekends on the new river trail in Virginia. It... By jennyBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
It Is What It IsNov 2016, 3 days before Thanksgiving, I was diagnosed with MDS blood cancer. My mom was diagnosed on December 3rd, 2016 with lung cancer. Barely got through the holiday when... By kare4kidzBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
My JourneySo, my journey started in 2015, 2 weeks after my mother passed away from cancer. Needless to say, I was in a cloud the two years I battled my lymphoma... By pugmommyBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Multiple Myeloma JourneyAfter 69 years of good health, I was told by my physician that my kidneys were failing in mid-2014 and referred me immediately to a nephrologist for testing. I had... By dprichard912Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
My HusbandThis summer, my husband had night sweats, lost weight, and had a huge lump (he finally told me) in the groin area. The lump was removed and the Dr. told... By periwinkleBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Perhaps We Can Help Each OtherI was diagnosed with B-Cell lymphoma stage 4, on June 1st, 2015. I had IV chemo, over 40 blood transfusions, dozens of Neupogen shots, blood clots, pneumonia, and had allergic... By bluchsBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
Marcia's StoryAfter a terrible migraine and nausea, I went to the emergency room. After scans and blood work, I was diagnosed with polycythemia vera. Actually, it was May 23, 2017... I'll... By marciaBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
A Life-Changing MomentHello, I am 53 and was surprised when I was told in the early part of 2014 that I had Multiple Myeloma. WOW, what a life-changing moment. I had a... By blcabeBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
The Beginning: A Caregiver's PerspectiveMy husband has multiple myeloma. Started 2 years ago. He had leg pain from his hip to the heal of his left leg. Went to primary care physician and did... By pamelitaBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Remission with NHL/CLLWas diagnosed with NHL was clear for 8 years. Felt sick, went ER. They did a CT scan, I had a feeling before the Dr. came back. I told Dr... By nevaehdaphneBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
NHL: Over A Year In RemissionGood day all! I am 67 yrs old and over a year ago, I was diagnosed with marginal zone, B cell NHL with a tumor in my spleen. My spleen... By hawkfan01Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Two Strikes at OnceI'm 56, disabled, but still here. At 49 I was having terrible headaches, so bad I went to my primary, crying, telling her she has to do something. After taking... By mpn-nhl-mikeBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
It's My Party and I'll Cry If I Want ToAfter twenty lonely, post-divorce years, at the age of 62, I had finally met and married a wonderful man. We pooled our resources and bought an oceanfront dream house, and... By seahagBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Stage 4 PTCL was the Shock of My LifeI turned 50 this year....this is usually a time to celebrate . I have always been in good health, going to my PCP once a year for check-ups, etc. So... By susanheller68Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
SurvivalIn 1991 I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I had a mastectomy with reconstruction and 9 months of chemo. In 2006 another mastectomy with reconstruction, however no chemo this time... By joyBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
My Journey in ProgressHi friends. I was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in December 2015. I underwent 27 treatments of radiation followed by four full rounds of chemo. I am still receiving maintenance chemotherapy... By anaangela1Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
