I dont have it but someone close to me may be diagnosed with it tomorrow.

anyone here had it? has it? been cleared of it or know someone closely that has had it?

its scary to think about..but luckily their form(if they indeed find out they have it) has a 90% survival rate.

thanks.

9/1/2010 7:45:59 PM

PM sent

also, this website (and their message boards) can be really useful. they provide TONS of free resources, you can call them to talk to someone, etc

they provide excellent resources for both patients and families. there is a program where they hook the patient up with someone who has been through leukemia before so that the patient has a mentor and someone to encourage them and talk to them...someone who they can relate to 100%.

i'd recommend checking it out and looking around at some of the resources they offer: http://www.lls.org/hm_lls



[Edited on September 1, 2010 at 8:05 PM. Reason : .]

9/1/2010 8:01:44 PM

My dad had acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) and is a survivor. He was in the hospital for roughly a year... It was definitely a scary experience, and traumatizing, so if you need someone to talk to feel free to send a PM.

[Edited on September 1, 2010 at 8:05 PM. Reason : and I'll be praying for your friend ]

9/1/2010 8:05:22 PM

^ i figured we'd be the first responders. i actually put that in the PM i sent. ohhh, leukemia.

but seriously, we are here for you JT3!!! we know how awful it is so if you need anything we will be here.

9/1/2010 8:18:05 PM

thanks for the help and advice guys, its reallllllly appreciated.

9/14/2010 8:13:17 PM