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Leukemia diagnosis

Blood Cancers & Disorders | Last Active: Nov 9 9:31am | Replies (9)

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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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Hi,Lori! It was a great meeting. I am stable. My doctor last words were: “Don’t live in a Bubble. Live your life! I will tell you when things change.”
It felt a weight lift from my shoulders. This news helped my husband have less anxiety about my situation. Thank you so much for asking!!
Warmly, Sheila