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Hand hold please

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JaniceLongSchlong · 10/10/2023 23:46

Hi I had some routine blood tests done at my GP this morning I was told to expect results on Friday (it's Tuesday). At 5pm I had a call from an unknown number. my GP said my results were abnormal and would refer me to a Haematologist. The Haematologist called me about the results and told me to come in ASAP.

They think I have blood cancer and have started me off on Hydrocycarbamide and antibiotics.

This is a real shock I thought I might have anaemia as I have been really fatigued for the past month with no strength in my arms or legs.

Could really use a handhold tobet me thorough the night. Hopefully a diagnosis tomorrow but specialist looked really concerned...

OP posts:
NinaGeiger · 18/10/2023 22:59

Hope your treatment goes well.

Original poster
JaniceLongSchlong · 18/10/2023 22:51

Hi there this is my first of 10 treatment days, 3 different chemo types over 12 hours..

Now off to sleep.rinse repeat tomorrow

OP posts:
IfOnlyOurEyesSawSouls · 18/10/2023 01:15

Warm gentle hugs OO.

Rosesandstars · 18/10/2023 00:37

Oh I'm so sorry. Sending you all best wishes for your treatment. 💐 I'm so glad the NHS have worked so quickly.

ShippingNews · 16/10/2023 00:22

Oh dear, what a week you have had. But it's wonderful that you are in the right place, getting all the right treatment. Sending best wishes for a full recovery xxx

Summer2424 · 16/10/2023 00:18

Sending you strength to get through this time, get well soon ❤ xx

Takeoutyourhen · 14/10/2023 18:16

Wishing you the very best for your treatment 💐

friendlycat · 14/10/2023 00:54

send you my very very best wishes and thoughts.

FlamingoFloss · 14/10/2023 00:38

What a shock for you. Sending you a hand hold and strength xx

Zonder · 14/10/2023 00:36

What a shock for you. Wishing you a full and speedy recovery.

octoberfarm · 14/10/2023 00:20

Wishing you all the best with your treatment Flowers

DontDareToGetOld · 14/10/2023 00:13

I hope you've got real life support around you...as well as us lot 💐

Purplepeoniesdroppingpetals · 14/10/2023 00:09

Good luck with your treatment, op. Thinking of you and sending strength xx

PinkMoscatoLover · 14/10/2023 00:08

My goodness, what a huge shock. I hope you’re as okay as can be and have the support of your family and friends. Wishing you all the best x

Badgerstmary · 14/10/2023 00:05

Good luck op. I know with aml you will be in hospital a long time, but it will be worth it. 💐

curlymom · 14/10/2023 00:04

Hugs. It’s always a shock and the wait is so painful. But medical science is amazing and will be there for you. I really do wish you the best x

cassiatwenty · 14/10/2023 00:03

Wishing you light, healing, and love

HangingOver · 14/10/2023 00:02

Thinking of you OP.

Dontjudgeme101 · 14/10/2023 00:02

I am so sorry op. So glad that they responded so quickly. Sending you lots of love. 💐💐💐

AutumnWellyBootsandScarf · 14/10/2023 00:00

OMG what an awful shock that must have been.

Thank God you went to the Drs.

Do you have a partner?Friends? Family to visit & bring you stuff?

Hope you get some sleep tonight, I'll be thinking of you.

EvilElsa · 13/10/2023 23:45

JaniceLongSchlong · 13/10/2023 23:28

I’ve been in the Hospital for 4 nights now. They confirmed it is what they thought acute myeloid leukaemia.after taking ng a sample of my bone marrow. Had my first blood transfusion this morning. Later on had a pic-line installed to pump anti biotics in and remove nasties from my blood. I am so exhausted but so glad I am in the right place.

without this treatment I would be dead in 3 Weeks. Very sobering and so glad the NHS responded so fast. It looIs like I will stay in hospital for 5 weeks and then another 4-5 months off work.

Sending you all the very best OP, you've been through the wringer. Hopefully it's onwards and upwards from here x

Jakadaal · 13/10/2023 23:39

Sending you love and healing vibes. So sorry to hear you are going through this but sounds like you are in good hands Flowers

DiscoBeat · 13/10/2023 23:39

What a huge shock and what a scary time for you. It sounds like they've acted very quickly. Wishing you a good recovery 💐

Yalz · 13/10/2023 23:34

Wishing you all the best ❤️

LightSpeeds · 13/10/2023 23:34

Oh my gosh. What a shock you've been through.

Thinking of you xx