← Return to Hello! My sister ,age 74 has recently been diagnosed with CML

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Hi Ismat, It really can be so helpful to be able to speak with others going through the same medical issues. I learned that myself when dealing leukemia. I didn’t have CML but I did develop AML, which is the more acute state of the disease and not nearly as manageable. It did require a much different type of treatment, along with a bone marrow transplant to keep me in remission. It was during the transplant recovery where I learned the value of being able to actually meet face to face with someone who had gone through the same process. It made all the difference in my outlook. It gave me hope!
We can’t meet face to face in Connect but I think you’ll find you’ll always have some here to listen and extend a lifeline. ☺️

Hopefully your sister’s fingernails return to their normal color! Is she doing ok otherwise?

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Thank you for being there .It is so true that HOPE is so important! In this respect it is always so good to be connected with people who have nice and encouraging experiences to share.
Thanks .
My sister is otherwise strong and coping well with the medication ,hydroxy urea,except for the blackening of nails.
I hope and trust you will continue to be in remission. Good luck.