I wish to high heaven drs wouldn’t treat people like another number/statistic! Everyone is an individual & unique. I had a friend who lived 10 years with stage 4 throat cancer, another who is still alive (20+ years) with stage 4 breast cancer, & I could go on.
There are several types of leukemia, just as there many types of any blood cancer. And there are treatments for you! To just throw out a random 5-10 years if it’s leukemia is crazy without even knowing what it is yet! (Sorry- retired nurse here & I get a little irked at drs sometimes!).
I know drs want to be transparent, but then it’s like all you hear is the bad stuff & you can’t unthink it. Try try not to focus on the worst possible scenario!
And you have found a great group here for valuable information and to be a shoulder when you need one. Keep us posted; we’re here for you!