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Leukemia Treatment in Laymen's Language
I overcame (so far) a minor facial cancer some years ago. Recently a friend was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) and is undergoing chemo-therapy. In seeking to provide support I was dismayed to find that the wealth of information available was primarily technical and medical. Actual accounts of the experience in…
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please help i need information about the emotional reactions too leukemia
i am currently a student in psychology and have too do a assignment the emotional reactions to cancer, such how you felt when you heard you had cancer and all the phases you went through. would someone be willing too help me please
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Lucky to me Alive but now scared
I'm 65 years old. In 1992, at the age of 48, I came down with my first cancer--lymphoma. Since then, I have had prostate cancer (including a radical prostectamy), lung cancer (lower right lobe removed),meningioma (brain cancer), melanoma (skin cancer) and several occurrences of lymphoma(small cell, large cell and mantle…
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I am tring to find a scholarship to help me attend college.
I am a good student with a high gpa. I am a two time suvivor of AML. If you know of any type of scholarships please let me know at ms_shorty1@juno.com
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The CLL Sand Box
Hello to all I am new to this site but open for discussions I am 44 with CLL. Diag for the past 2-1/2 yrs. We had it controlled but has now started moving again. So headed into round number 2. I know I will get through just have to think positve. And have faith that higher powers are at work in your favor. Take Care JAS
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T-cell ALL patient new to the board
Hi everyone, I joined CSN about a month ago, and am now just able to post here because I've been in the hospital. I've written two blogs about me and my experience. I have T-cell ALL/Lymphoma. It sounds bad, and it is bad. However, I'm doing great with my treatments. I've read some posts already and I'm thinking about you…
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25 yr old seeking people around age group
hi im 25yrs old i have AML diagnosed march of 08 had a relapse in jan of 2009 im just wondering is there anyone else out there in my age group or close to my age going through what im goin through i feel so alone like im the only one if anyone out there is goin through the same thing please get back at me leave comments on…
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Rash during treatment for AML
My sister has AML M2. She is currently undergoing consolidation and is in her third treatment. She has been breaking out in a rash from her head to toe and they cannot seem to isolate the cause. Does anyone have any experience with this? Is it just something that has to run its course? Thanks!
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APL and Allogenic stem stell transplant with cord blood
I'm CR3 in relapse and this is the next step. Does anyone have any help or suggestions or advice for me? I'm scared and don't know what to expect.
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newly diagnosed aml 1 week ago
Starting day 3 of chemo, stage m6-7, will fight the fight and play the hand that is dealt. i am a 57yo single man with a great family support. Next state is to see after 14 days with marrow check. I also have that wacky dna strand which will not help the process. expecting to be in this hosp for 6 weeks then a possible…
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Is it a cancer or a disease?
Myeloproliferative disease/Myelofibrosis. Is it a cancer or a disease? It is caused by a mutated gene but is that enough to say it is a cancer?
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Myelofibrosis
I was just recently told I had Myelofibrosis.There is so much conflicting information out their.I am not sure what to ask doctor or treatment for it.My doctor told me this is the 2nd cos to Leukemia
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I need some advise
I am 25 year old my wbc is 18,300 and it worries me a lot .. i lost weight ...appite...and my heir fall out ... also now i see i have rash on my skin... can some one pleas tell me that i don't have Leukemia...I can really need a friend to talk to thank you Diana
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CLL t-cell
My doctor told me this is a rare form - does anybody know anything about or knows someone with this?
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Anyone been on Gleevec for CML?
My 2 year old was just diagnosed with CML and I was wondering if someone who has taken it can give me some info on long term affects?
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rf factor in leukemia
Does anyone know how high the rheumatoid factor is in leukemia. I have not yet been diagnosed and have a 16, also anemic, but wbc are okay. also high cortisol. Any feedback appreciated.
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Supplemental Infusions for Relapsed ALL patient
I am a relapsed leukemia patient (ALL) undergoing treatment after a 12 year remission. I am in my late 50s. My doctor felt that I had a good shot at a second remission due to the length of the first and immediately began a regimen of chemotherapy. After a second biopsy, it was discovered that 99% of the disease had been…
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what might we be in for
My husband is a 30 yr survivor of testicular cancer which spread to his lymphatic system. He was given a 5% chance of survival with treatment. 30 years later we have found 1 Basel cell carcinoma, he has developed cardiomyopathy and 2 bad heart valves from all the chemo and radiation he had back then. Recently he has been…
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What is the next test for CML?
I was disgnosed with CML on March 2008 and this year I have done my FISH test and it showed Negative. So my doctor has advised me to go for another test which is bit more sensitive. Do you know the name of the test? Thank you
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sister diagnosed with AML today-need success stories or stories from parents/relatives
My sister was diagnosed with AML today, and I'm being tested to check if I'm a suitable donor early tomorrow morning. She's only 20,and my family, including my sister, lives across the world, so I feel completely helpless. We're all extremely scared, and it would help us immensely to hear some success stories. Thank you
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CML
My brother has recently been diagnosed with CML. He is 46 years old. The doctors want to prescribe Gleevec to treat this. I know the only cure is a bone marrow transplant and I'm wondering why this has not been presented as an option to him. 1) When did you have the transplant and how are you feeling today 2) Are you still…
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Lost my mother to Leukemia
I just lost my mother to leukemia 2 days ago. To think she just found out about it last year. The fact I had less than a year to spend with her hurts a lot. Four months prior she refused to take chemo treaments and she just went on a slippery slope downwards into deaths arms. I'm not alone. I have my sister and my nephew…
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Scared
Hi Everyone, It has been a week or so that my wife was feeling very tired so we have decided to make an appointment with our family doctor and she made her do a blood test After a week and a half of waiting time... we called her office to find out about the results but we were told that the results didn't need it any…
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my grandfather chose not to take chemo with his aml
he is 76 and decided not to take chemo he watched his sister go through this and he said he couldnt do it so now he is home spending his time with family he is very strong I'm his granddaughter and I'M so scared for him. They gave him 3months if that he is having a hard time breathing if anyone is going through this let me…
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scared to death need someone to talk to
my grandfather has aml and decided not to do chemo I watch him go down hill everyday his breathing is very hard at this time he wished to go home and spend his time with family I just dont want to lose him he is my dad my grandfather the only man I have ever had in my life why do things like this happen to us this is the…
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Any cancer survivor from alternative medicine?
My wife have 4 stage leukemia and 6 mos to live.
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Survey
Hey everyone, my name is Paul Hogan and I am currently a psychology student at the California State University in Fresno. I am currently conducting research on the life outlooks of cancer survivors. If you could spare 10 minutes of your time to take a survey, I would greatly appreciate it. I myself am a past cancer…
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AML and want to make new friends
I am 43 and from Minnesota. I have AML and have received 3 rounds of chemo and now will have a Bone Marrow Biopsy to see if still in remission. I did not receive the 4th round of chemo due to getting infections and being allergic to many antibiotics. I am having anxiety due to not knowing what will happen next and waiting…
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MDS
Hi, my 72 year old father has MDS and is very near the end. I would like to hear from people who have lost somebody to MDS. I need to know what to expect. Thanks, KElly
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Regression
Hi guys and gals! I am a 22 year old AML Survivor. I am going to college to get my Master's degree. I am writing my thesis paper on regression caused by cancer/treatment. I was wondering if anyone experienced a form of emotional regression as demonstrated in writing, behavior, art work, etc. while going through their…