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 bluchs2 min readBookmark 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 marcia1 min readBookmark 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 blcabe1 min readBookmark 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 pamelita1 min readBookmark 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 nevaehdaphne1 min readBookmark 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 hawkfan011 min readBookmark 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-mike1 min readBookmark 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 seahag5 min readBookmark 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 susanheller681 min readBookmark 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 joy1 min readBookmark 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 anaangela11 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
From Flu to AMLI found out I had AML 12 days later from my vacation to Ethiopia. On Feb 10, I went to the hospital that was close to me because I was... By zulfa31 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Anxiety: Is CLL the Culprit?I was diagnosed with CLL two years ago after routine doctor appointment. Fortunately, I live near the James Cancer Hospital at The Ohio State University. I have an excellent care... By crisswehr1 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments
AML Leukemia: Quite a ShockAt the beginning of March 2017, I wasn't feeling up to par. So, I went to the after hours clinic and was told that I had a virus. They gave... By babygirl03082 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Traveling Multiple Myeloma RoadI was diagnosed on November 10, 2017 with Multiple Myeloma Kappa 17p Stage 3, a rare type of cancer that causes uncontrolled production of plasma cells, a type of white... By socko1 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Shocked by DiagnosisIn February I began feeling what I believed to be a pulled muscle which only worsened. Eventually, I saw my GP followed by a visit to an orthopedic specialist, and... By paddys1 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Living with Low-Grade Non-Hodgkin LymphomaLiving with blood cancer in a “watchful waiting” mode is one thing when you are first diagnosed. It’s quite another several years down the road. You evolve as the years... By texananana1 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Multiple MyelomaI started having symptoms in March 2013, I didn't realize they were symptoms just weird things going on. I had pain in my knee in May 2013 but it wasn't... By joannb561 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Shocking News from Another DoctorI am a 42 year old mother of 2. Anyone that knows me even for about a month, will know that I have stomach issues. I’ve had stomach issues for... By samjc231 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Very Rare DisorderAfter feeling weak and tired for months, (as a medical transcriber I knew better), I finally went to my primary for a physical. Blood work revealed a low neutrophil (WBC)... By 2cdasavedmein20001 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments