Sorry to hear of this. You might have a look over at the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society forums. Nevertheless, bear in mind always that there are folks who survive every type of cancer. In 2017 I was told that I had a 99.5% chance of not surviving the three cancers I have had over the past ten years. Since someone survives every type of cancer, aim to be that someone.
- MarciaLynn
- Monroe, MI
- Member Since Aug 2018
Their Diagnoses (3)
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- Patient: Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
- Patient Info: Finished active treatment less than 5 years ago, Diagnosed: over 3 years ago, Female, Age: 72, Stage IV
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- Patient: Papillary Carcinoma, Thyroid Cancer
- Patient Info: Finished active treatment less than 5 years ago, Diagnosed: over 3 years ago, Female, Age: 72, Stage IV
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- Patient: Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
- Patient Info: Currently in active treatment (initial surgery, receiving chemo rounds/radiation), Diagnosed: almost 2 years ago, Female, Age: 72
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MarciaLynn asked a questionLeukemia
Looking for encouraging stories from survivors of Acute Myeloid Leukemia
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gjcboyd
I was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia in November 1986 and treated solely with two rounds of intensive chemotherapy. Bone marrow transplants were considered experimental and thus unavailable at the time. I just celebrated my 32 year anniversary of first clean bone marrow aspiration on december 8, 2018. I have survived to see my then 8 year old son marry and have three grandchildren and my then 6 month old son marry and begin his family life.
Chemotherapy treatments have improved a great deal since 1986 and the side effects from chemo are much better controlled today with new drug regimens and new liposomal forms of those drugs.
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MarciaLynn shared an experience
Drug or Chemo Therapy (Chemotherapy): Had first chemo treatment 2/4/19 after diagnosis on 2/1/19. First treatment was very easy, hopefully the rest will be also. I will have 10 treatments, via IV, then be released from hospital and continue taking chemo pills for a period of time.
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MarciaLynn shared an experience
Oh No (Just Diagnosed): I was just diagnosed 2/1/19 with Acute Myeloid Leukemia via a bone marrow biopsy. My blood work was abnormal during my regular 3 month checkup with my oncologist so he ordered the biopsy. I had the biopsy last Friday, and after I had been home a few hours, the doctor called me and told me to go to the ER at U of M as soon as possible. He said I had ALM caused by the chemo I completed in Dec. 2017 for Lymphoma. So, I went thru the ER and was admitted. The staff and doctors got right on it, and I had my first chemo treatment yesterday, Feb 4, just 3 days after diagnosis. I'm hoping early detection and treatment gives me an advantage in an otherwise dismal prognosis.
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