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Leukemia diagnosis

Blood Cancers & Disorders | Last Active: Nov 9 9:31am | Replies (9)
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Hi Dominic,
In case you missed my previous message.

I was diagnosed with T-PLL in August during my preoperative test when I was scheduled to have surgery. It appears that my WBC had been rising since January 2025.
I had my surgery a month ago and have been sleeping more than usual. But I haven’t had any other symptoms.
I read that this disease is aggressive and morality is about two years. I am 71 years old. I am seeing my Hematologist tomorrow . So I hope to get some answers to my questions.
Warmly, Sheila

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Lori, Volunteer Mentor | @loribmt | Nov 8 8:13am

Good morning, Sheila @saga2 It’s so darned scary when we get a diagnosis that is life altering. I’ve been there myself and it was like a gut-punch, catching me completely off-guard and as my mom used to say, ‘knocked me for a loop’.

Blood cancers can be so sneaky because generally people don’t have any symptoms early in the game, often finding out by happenstance when they’re getting pre-op blood work or labs from routine annual physicals. As you did.

I see you had a hematologist appointment a couple of days ago. Were you able to get some answers as to treatment?

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