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Blood Cancers & Disorders | Last Active: May 11, 2023 | Replies (13)Comment receiving replies
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Oh believe me, I know the drama associated with blood issues. When you’re faced with an uncertain diagnosis you want answers and some hope tossed into the mix!
It will be good to have the bone marrow biopsy. That’s goes right to the source of the blood manufacturing site in your body and can answer a lot of questions.
Don’t be hesitant to talk with your doctor and press for answers to your questions. This is your life and you would like to have some answers, assurances and reassurances with a diagnosis hanging out there.
Your hematologist/oncologist sounds like she’s being proactive and following your situation. She isn’t being dismissive. Sometimes there simply is nothing that needs to be done at this time. ☺️ You’re being monitored so nothing should sneak up and surprise either your or your doctor.
Thought I’d toss out a little plug for my adventure in leukemia. We can face the worst and still live a full and active life. https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/about-connect/newsfeed-post/mayo-clinic-connect-brings-together-2-women-with-leukemia-46-years-apart/
Have you had a bone marrow biopsy before?
Hi @reneebarber77, I’ve been wondering how you’re feeling (emotionally and physically) ☺️ and if you had the biopsy. Was there any confirmed diagnosis for CLL?
@reneebarber77 You're "allowed" to be very anxious and annoyed about the "wait and watch" recommendation. This is a very frightening time for you and anytime you can put how you are feeling into words then that's a good thing. No one here will say "oh, don't worry" because we know that's not possible and in fact is denying a person in how they feel. The advice of @loribmt is helpful. Whenever you find yourself slipping into the "what if" thinking then take a look at that and rephrase the thought to yourself with the realization that some things you can control and some things you cannot control. Please give yourself credit for following up with your medical care (this you can control) and doing everything you can to take care of yourself. That's huge. 😃