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Good morning, @neworleanslady1949. You recently had your primary doctor suggest you visit a hematology oncologist (blood specialist) and you’re wondering why you should do this because “you’re too old to start all that”. Well, gosh, my first thought is, you don’t even know what “all that” is!
Your physician apparently has seen a change in your blood results that raised a red flag and feels you need to be seen.
There can be a number of reasons to see a blood specialist, not all of them are cancer situations. There are blood conditions which can develop very slowly over time which need to be evaluated. Some don’t even require treatment.
As for being too old at 70+. I’m right there with you, being a woman of age. I had a very serious blood cancer and I’m now in remission and feeling amazing. I’m still alive to spend time with family and friends, enjoying my hobbies, spending time in nature… There’s so much to live for!
I’d really encourage you to get that appointment with the oncologist to see what all the hubbub is about and face it head on. I’m thinking you have a lot to live for too.
Was your questionable blood work found during a routine physical?
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I live in a state that medical care is iffy at best. Almost died in December because of a "big ole blood clot" lol was in ICU for a week. He did save my life. He never wanted a follow up. Blood clot was in or near kidneys on a fast track to heart via vein or artery. Something like that. Not in the mood for follow up, who can afford that. See story is soooo long. Went to primary month later for blood work. Oh did have 4 transfusions. Blood work was bad. Platelets 800 hemoglobin 8, rest was just as bad. I'm feeling ok, why rock the boat. Going back to primary in 3 to do blood again..so much of my interactions with doctors were a fiasco. I don't go to doctor to send their kids to school, or get them new houses. This isn't even the half of it.