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Beyond Your Diagnosis https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html I have multiple myeloma, and I’ve found that the side effects of my condition can often be relieved with pantyhose, just plain old pantyhose. Often regular thigh-highs can be better than regular socks also. Compression hose are often too much, and they’re very difficult to deal with. I’m wondering if anyone else has come to the same conclusion? Has there been any research or any kind of documentation? Has anyone else decided how effective different hosiery types are for either side effects or for cancer itself? Just how effective are pantyhose for cancer. Home Unanswered Questions What exactly happens in the body when you develop your immune system? Do you develop more T-cells? Do you develop fewer immature white cells? Hi. I’m Lisa Wise. And for the past thirteen years, I have lived with a rare incurable yet highly treatable blood cancer called Waldenstrӧm macroglobulinemia. I am sitting in the middle of this creek balanced between two rocks because I have a question about balance. My question is, how do I live in the shadow of incurability? Meaning, how do I live with the knowledge of my cancer together with my desire to live a meaningful, rich, joyful life that is full of hope. I really appreciate you taking the time to answer my question and I can’t wait to hear your response. Hello, I am a CLL survivor. I just want to know how often I and the many other CLL survivors should receive a CAT scan or an MRI. Is it only when we are having symptoms or is it standard procedure? Now, if it’s not standard procedure, how will the doctor know when the cancer has returned? You know, I feel that blood test and consultation is just not enough. So that’s my question. Hi, my name is Barry Goodman. I’m a CLL patient and I have been reading the past few years about CRISPR, the gene editing tool and I’m wondering how soon that it might become a reality that might be an effective tool in the in the treatment of Leukemia and other blood cancers. Thanks very much. Are there supplements, diet, or other activities that can help or hurt my leukemia and boost my immune system? Please advise. Hi, I’m Tracy from Florida. I’d like to know what causes TKI withdrawal syndrome and why do some people get it so much worse than others, thanks. I had a successful transplant from an unrelated donor 18 months ago. I’m 67 years old, I’ve always been very physically active, but I can’t seem to shake related health issues such as shortness of breath, weight again, weak muscles, tachycardia, skin issues. Will I ever feel normal again? Will I ever be back to where I was prior to this disease? My father was diagnosed with CLL at age 66 but died a year later of richter’s syndrome. I was diagnosed with DLBCL (double-hit, BCL-2/MYC) at a younger age and have been in remission for 5 years. Are the diseases connected, and are my family members at elevated risk? My niece died at age 11 of acute myelomonocytic leukemia as well. But in her care, her father’s brother had and died of myeloma too, so potentially both sides of her family. I was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia, or AML, at 34 years old and was told that my gene mutation was inversion 16. In other words, that my 16th chromosome was inverted. I asked if this was something I was born with and was told no. I heard that people could acquire mutations throughout their lives, not just people who end up with cancer. How do genetic mutations and chromosomal abnormalities come about and how was it able to go back to normal after chemo? Could I have done anything to cause the mutation? Hello, I’m being treated for chronic lymphocytic leukemia and polycythemia. My question is how many people in the United States have both of these? Thank you. Why are some transplants done with stem cells and other transplants are done with bone marrow? What factors determine the plan? My question is in regards to my induction treatment that has been completed, but the SCT was delayed due to several imbalances in my white blood cells and liver enzymes. What steps can be taken after chemo to correct the body’s chemical imbalances? Iron Overload – is there anything to do to lower numbers? Hi, I was diagnosed with Acute promyelocytic leukemia in 2013. I underwent several months of chemotherapy, both inpatient and outpatient where my principal concerns and questions really relates around diet and exercise. And I was wondering if you could offer some advice as to what the best path is going forward, given my disease and the treatment that I had received? Thank you very much. I have had CML for 14 years. I feel like I am having loss of memory. I am turning 60 years old soon. Could this be because of long term treatment? Please explain the difference between high grade and low grade lymphoma. Submit Your Question What are the risk factors for developing Richter’s Transformation? I have multiple myeloma and I have been treated for it for the last 13 years. What is the latest news on the side effects from CAR T-cell therapy? How do you find financial assistance grants and know when to keep applying for them when available to help with the costs and expenses incurred that are not covered by insurance? Why do you develop new health problems that affect your quality of life? That are a likely outgrowth of deficiencies in your immune system? For example, digestive problems or severe allergies? Join the Conversation Does acupuncture provide any benefits to patients that are suffering from blood cancers and disorders? My three year old son is in his second year of remission from acute myeloid leukemia. My question is, how likely is it for his sibling to also be diagnosed in the future? Sign-Up for Notifications Your Subscribed to Notifications Home Page Test Beyond Your Diagnosis: Your Questions Answered! LLS Survey Form