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Low T-Cell - Bone Marrow Biopsy

Blood Cancers & Disorders | Last Active: Nov 15, 2022 | Replies (162)

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@mariabrat

LOL! Why not a tv show as well 😀 Its interesting how this place can give hope. I believe we sometimes feel very lonely in our respective life when dealing with health topics. By curiosity, have you ever met in person the people you’re chatting with on this forum? I truly hope I can help someone else too in the future...I feel like Im getting quite good with medical terms too, it feels a bit odd when speaking with friends - They are so out of it or I’m too in it 😂 They usually say that its the weather or the lack of vitamins causing my issues...

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@mariabrat It’s messages like yours that validate why this Connect community is so important. The members truly are in a position to provide hope and encouragement for each other. I’m really proud to be a mentor with this forum and so happy that you found us! ☺️

You have a kind heart and a keen insight yourself! I have no doubt you’ll be seeing conversations in Connect where you’ll be able to jump right in to the rescue! Don’t hesitate to do so!

I had to smile when I read your comment, “I feel like I’m getting quite good with medical terms too, it feels a bit odd when speaking to friends - They’re so out of it or I’m too in it.” Until someone goes through it themselves it’s really difficult to comprehend or relate with the proper empathy.

That happens frequently to me as well. With AML, it only took 3 weeks from my first symptom to being gravely ill. During the first week, one of my closest friends, when I told her how weak I was getting and didn’t know why, she asked if it wasn’t just seasonal depression. 😂 And of course, there are others who felt I should taking herbal extracts. Sadly, they meant well, but leukemia doesn’t have a quick fix and certainly wasn’t weather related!

In my opinion, it’s encouraging to learn that your EBV results are positive. Much better diagnosis than what’s been going through your head, right? 😉 I know it isn’t making you feel physically better at this time. But It really explains everything that you’ve been going through and now there is hope on the horizon for you!

Today is just a gorgeous day where I live. Sunny, blue skies and unseasonable warm temperatures. Flowers are blooming everywhere! A mock cherry tree off our deck seems to have exploded overnight with snowballs of white flowers! Spectacular!
Have a lovely day! Lori ☺️

@mariabrat I forgot to reply about your question...have I ever met in person the people I chat with? No, I haven’t and likely will never do so. That’s part of the beauty of this site for the anonymity for the community members. People will speak more openly if they can keep their identity private. However, there are a few members I chat with whom I know would be great friends. ☺️