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Hi@tml I’m so happy to hear you have all of this support around you. It’s really crummy though that this started happening right after you retired. My AML symptoms started the day after my 65th birthday. Doesn’t seem fair when we work so hard to stay healthy and expect to cruise into retirement without any obstacles. Fortunately, I did retire many years earlier so I had some great years before my turn with all the medical hoopla.
You sound like there’s a lot of positive things going on in your life that make it worth fighting for. I also love the symphony and theater. It’s just been ages now since I’ve been able to attend! Enjoy Carmen! It’s one of my favorite operas!
Your idea of not looking at test numbers until 3 weeks go by is pretty sound. What’s the old axiom? Ignorance is bliss? Sometimes it’s all we can do to get through the day. Adding anxiety by waiting for blood results can add fuel to the anxiety fire, I know that all too well.
How are you feeling after a couple days on the new medication? Any side effects?