My sister aged 28 was diagnosed with AML last tuesday and starter chemo that night. She has just finished her first course of chemo and is returning to hospital friday in preperation for her next dose of chemo. I am going through every feeling you could imagine of shock, disbelief, blame, etc. She is scared of loosing her hair. If any one has been through a simular situation I would love to hear from you
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Rachie Rach - Hi!
I am so very sorry to hear about your sister, such a diagnosis is a shock for everyone. She is fortunate she has your support to help her fight this beast of a disease. This website is a great place to come for support and I am sure many people will be in touch. The chatroom is good on bad days, or just to say hello!
Without doubt your sister will lose her hair, the chemo for leukaemias is so potent. However some people view loss of hair a positive in as much as the chemo is working! There are many lovely hats and wigs on the market and I know people will be in touch, the hospital will also help.
Please let me know if I can help in any way and try and keep strong for your sister however tough that is!
i am so sorry to hear that you sister has this awful disease. My husband is currentli in remission from the same disease please PM or email if I can help or read my blog.
Sorry to hear about your sister. I was diagnosed with AML April 2008 & have since lost my hair 3 times. Tell you sister not to worry, she'll need a hat/wig/scarf or something because it's surprising how cold your bald pate can get.
I have been lucky as each time the hair's grown back but it's grey, a small price to pay to be in remission!
I know what it's like to be the patient but I have also witnessed the effect it had on my 2 teenagers, my parents, siblings & especially my husband. At the time of going through the treatments you are aware that it has a knock on effect but not quite how much of one. Be there for your sister, my mobile phone was a god send, receiving texts from friend & family kept me intouch with the outside world. Some days are good & you take the calls or reply to the texts, some days are ropey & you can't be bothered but you are pleased that people are thinking of you.
I've been there with all those same emotions when my lovely Dad was diagnosed at the end of March.
It was just so devastating, but my Dad has been so strong throughout, he's amazing.
Your sister has a bit of a rollercoaster ride ahead and things will be tough, very tough at times, but she has a good chance of a cure from this horrible illness, as the outcome is better if you are younger. I wish you all the best. Let me know how things go. PM me if you want to chat.
Hi Rach, I sent you a PM todayin response to your PM. I hope that you are doing OK?? I know that it is really hard but try and stay positive. If you ever want to chat then just PM me and we can exchange numbers
