Leukemia
Discussion List
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AML Treatments - Induction/Consolidations Vs. Insuction/Consolidations and Bone Marrow Transplant
Hi, I was wondering if someone could help me out there. I have seen postings that some have had just a round of Induction and 3-4 consolidations and some go thru Induction/Consolidations and then a bone marrow transplant. I am confused? My wife has AML M5 and is just getting ready to go in for her 3rd round of…
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Side effects and secondary cancer
Hello, I was treated for APL in 2006 and am in remission now I was wondering if anyone here had a secondary cancer after being in remission with apl. Also, wondering if any of you had problems with bone pain and increased illness as a 'side effect' of all the chemotherapy drugs..
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Struggling Recovery with AML
My father was diagnosed with AML in October of 2010. He is currently in remission, however he is struggling with a large set back. He was doing really well, starting to get around and out of the hospital. He then contracted Thrush and has had a set back. He has a temperature, suffering from confusion (names, places, even…
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New and nervous
My parents passed four years ago. My mom died of colon cancer and I inherited it from her. Stage 3c dx last March. Have my second quarterly after chemo blood test next week. Hopefully I'll still be NED. My dad died after a five year battle with leukemia. Do I need to be nervous about inheriting Leukemia from my Dad??? I…
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AML M5 Blood Counts recovery time after Consolidations
Hi, Question for people that have gone thru treatments for AML? How long did you go in between consolidations? My wife had her 1st consolidation in Jan 2011 and her counts came up very slowly the doctor told us. The doctor almost didn't want to do a second one because he was concerned her marrow could be at risk. She just…
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AML m4
I was recently DX with amlm4 I have done induction chemo and am about to start consolidation chemo. Just wondering if any one else out there with this type has any stories to share on coping. Also if any one has been to the Dana Farber center in boston would love to hear stories about that. Thanks
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new to AML
I was recently DX with AML. I have had induction therapy and am about to start consolidation therapy. I have been explained how the therapy works and such I was just wondering how common it is to get a fever and have to go back in to the hospital? I have and 18mo old daughter at home and being away is very hard for me. We…