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Jessamyn Story
"I am now an 18-year-old 1st year college student that goes to the hospital cancer center every week for my infusion treatment, Nplate&
Jessamyn
Jan 11, 20203 min read
Erika's Story
When I looked down, I watched a fetus sized bloody clump make its way down the drain.
Erika
Dec 7, 20196 min read
Checkup Anxiety
How can I calm my anxiety before a doctor's appointment?
Kylie Leeson
Nov 9, 20193 min read
“You Don’t Look Sick?” And Other BS ITP Patients Are Sick of Hearing
Look I am not gonna lie, if I did not have ITP I would probably ask some of these questions myself!
Kylie Leeson
Oct 19, 20192 min read
Tanya's Story
I hope it’s all okay one day for me and for all the warriors out there!
Tanya
Sep 28, 20191 min read
Bon Voyage
Can I fly with ITP?
Kylie Leeson
Aug 17, 20192 min read
Surviving Winter
Colds, Virus, Flu, Dry skin
Kylie Leeson
Jul 21, 20192 min read
Can you die from ITP?
Keep Calm and Don't Panic
Kylie Leeson
Jul 21, 20193 min read
Mummy's Sick
When is it a good time to tell your kids that something is wrong?
Kylie Leeson
Jul 12, 20193 min read
Hannah's Story
Before my diagnosis, I was running every day and hadn't been sick in years. As an otherwise very healthy college student
Hannah
Jun 1, 20191 min read
Influenza and ITP
What to do if the flu gets you
Kylie Leeson
May 18, 20193 min read
Blood Count
What are normal CBC levels
Kylie Leeson
May 4, 20192 min read
How to tell the boss
A brief guide on how to tell the boss you have ITP
Kylie Leeson
Apr 14, 20194 min read
Massage – Bruising Susceptibility
Approached with caution
Kylie Leeson
Mar 15, 20192 min read
Can ITP turn into Cancer?
Leukemia masquerading as ITP - can this be true?
Kylie Leeson
Mar 9, 20192 min read
10 realities of fatigue
All I can say is please don't judge me for what I say and how I am dressed when I am fatigued
Kylie Leeson
Feb 16, 20192 min read
ITP and Travel Insurance
How to select travel insurance when you have a pre-existing medical condition
Kylie Leeson
Feb 6, 20193 min read
IVIG
My opening statement… worst experience of my life.
Kylie Leeson
Feb 2, 20196 min read
Anxiety it is time for you to stop
Me: “what could possibly go wrong?”
Anxiety: “well, I’m glad you asked”
Kylie Leeson
Jan 26, 20193 min read
Ain’t Nobody Got Time For That
Why a negative mindset is bad for your health
Kylie Leeson
Jan 6, 20193 min read
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