Cancer Survivors Network

Dear Suzy,
I am glad to hear that you are doing well. Same goes for Bobby. I was diagnosed in Dec 1997 with AML, well actually APL like you. I also had the ATRA pills and was put in remission with those, and then had the three rounds of the same chemo as you. I went into remission in January 1998, and am still in remission! It is good to hear of other people doing well.
Take care.
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Hello i just read your message to Bobby. My name is Rita and i just found out on Christmas that i had AML. I have M2 i really have no one to talk to and have been looking for people to talk to and help me through the tough times that i am going through. I would really like to hear from you. Thank you

Hi Rita,
I just got started on this web cite. My husband was diagnosed with AML M2 in 7/01 and has been in remission since 11/01. His blood counts have never come back up to normal. He has not had a transfusion since 8/02. He now has myelodysplasia. How are you doing?

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i was wondering how many rounds of chemo you had and if you are in remisson my husband was dx the begining of oct he is recieving his 2 nd round of chemo the 1 st one did not put him in remisson the doctors tell me m2 is not that bad

I was dx on 7/17/2009 with AML m5 and have induccion therapy 2 because the 1st one didnt work 2nd put me in remission, and my dr said i will recive 4 more rounds of chemo.

I hope your husband get better soon.
Good Luck!

I had the induction chemo, and only 1 follow up chemo before I told me Doctor no more. I felt like I couldn't live through any more chemo. It was a great decision because I'm still alive and it has been 1 year.
My doctor told me that if I could stay cancer free for 2 years that I would be concidered cured. Because AML is so fast acting that if it didn't return within 2 years that there was only a 5% chance of a retutrn.
I want you to know I feel for what you are going through. God is with you and He knows everything you and your husband are going through. God Bless You!

I have had no one to talk to either who knows what I'm going through. I'm sure you are scared. I know how I felt when I was told and if you feel like I felt, you are shocked. Shake the shock off and get ready to fight. Girl you are IMPORTANT and LOVED and you need to hear that. So get that fighters spirit in check because you are needed here on earth. I had to fight for my life and when I was unable to fight any longer...loved ones fought for me. I AM praying for you. God is with you, and believe it or not he is will you. He has walked with you through all your life silently, but is the one who is with us when are hospital room is empty and we need someone to cry to. Don't forget to call out to him. I don't want to be preaching to you or anyone, but I'm here on earth this day because of Jesus. If I offend you I apologize but I'm not sorry for believeing in him.
GOD IS WITH YOU DEAR!

My name is Sonja. I'm 34 with 4 kids and have been married for just about 15 years. Last year (12/21/08) I was diagoised with AML. I was pregnant and had to give up the pregnancy, (which I still cry about) to start chemo. I started chemo January the 1, 2009. I have been in remission since the first chemo, but had more. I'm very emotional still and wonder if that will ever go away? I really need people who know what I have gone through to help me heal. I have chronic pain and can't work now, but I'm seriously so greatful I'm here today. I know there is only one who made me well! The Lord Jesus Christ.
Even though he has healed me of the cancer, I still am emotionally in pain.
If anyone knows how I can get healing help for the pain I am left with...please e-mail me at sonjamarie844@aol.com.
It may take me awhile to get back to you. Please be patient. I appreciate it...Thank you!

Hello Chery158
My son is a AML survivor of 4 years now. He is however, suffering from Avasculian necrosis in the worse form. He is in constant pain and is so angry that his personal life is suffering badly from it. He is in college and trying to function. He feels that he is leading a double life and is going crazy doing it. Can you offer any suggestions or words of wisdom for my son. He was so happy before and now is so angry and sad.
Thanks,
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