Blood & lymphatic cancer
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You've decided to shave before your hair falls out, but the moment feels frightening — scalp scars, head-shape worries, and preparing for shaving and a wig
As hair loss approaches before blood cancer treatment or a stem cell transplant, this article eases the fear of shaving early and covers scalp scars, head-shape worries, safe shaving with clippers, scalp care afterward, and preparing wigs and head coverings.
When Caregiving Suddenly Takes Your Breath Away — Recognizing Panic Symptoms in Family Caregivers
Family caregivers can develop panic attacks — sudden racing heart and shortness of breath — under prolonged strain. This piece explains what they are, how to cope in the moment, and when to seek professional help.
Bone Pain and Fractures in Multiple Myeloma: Protecting Your Spine and Joints in Daily Life
Multiple myeloma weakens the bones and readily causes pain and compression fractures. You can protect your spine and joints by reducing twisting or sudden lifting motions, bending the knees to pick things up, and rolling like a log to get up. Light walking and water exercise are encouraged, but sit-ups, trunk twisting, and jumping should be avoided; bathroom grab bars and night lights help prevent falls. Sudden severe pain, leg weakness, or changes in urination or bowel movements are emergency signs of spinal cord compression and require an immediate call to the hospital.
After the Clean Room: Getting Through the Weeks When Your Immunity Is Low
Coming home from the clean room after a stem cell transplant brings relief and worry together. This piece warmly shares how to get through the stretch when immunity is still low, avoiding infection without shrinking from life, and tending the mind as much as the body.
Blood Cancer Special Copayment Program: From Registration to Lowering What You Actually Pay
After a blood cancer diagnosis, here is how to register for the National Health Insurance special copayment program (sanjeong-teungnye) - and why registration alone is not the whole story. We walk through non-covered costs, the out-of-pocket ceiling, medical expense support, and private insurance, all the ways to bring down what you pay. Don't forget to track your re-registration window.