Dgordon's Journey with Leukemia
Spouse/Partner: Leukemia
Patient Info: Receiving hospice or palliative care, Diagnosed: over 10 years ago, Male, Age: 54
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Diagnosed
Oh No
A real shocker! My husband is a young man. He never really had any physical problems..
Chemotherapy
Drug or Chemo Therapy
The chemo therapy has made my Husband very sick. He has been through 5 rounds of chemo. He does not want to do it anymore. It damaged his heart and his Kidneys as well.
Flu-like symptoms (fever, chills, sweats)
Side Effects
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Hospitalization
Other Care
When my husband was first diagnosed. He spent 3 months in the Hospital in New Orleans,la. We decided to continue treatment at MD Anderson in Houston, Tx. He stood 3 months in the hospital there. My husband developed complications with this treatment. Such as kidney failure, heart problems, trouble breathing, fluid build up.
Other Care
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Done!
Decision Point
My husband is tired and he is refusing anymore chemo treatment. It really breaks my heart... But I'm respecting his decision and I pray it's the right thing to do.