Am new diagnised patient with CML. AM veru frightened, my While blod cells count are down an very frightened to get infection, what can i do , how to react, am using Glivec, what options i have
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Hi Satanay
Everyone on this site has been frightened at some point. I don't know much about your condition but you say you are worried about getting an infection.
I think the only advice I can give is to eat as healthily as you can and stay away from anyone you think might have a cold or infection of any kind. Any cancer patient receiving chemotherapy is given this advice and it's worked for my John and me.
Try not to be frightened. You've been diagnosed and that's the first step. Now you can start the fight against this nasty disease and I wish you all the luck in the world. This site is wonderful. I'm surprised no-one else has replied to your post but it's been pretty quiet on here today and I'm sure they will in time. The site has been a lifeline for me.
Take care sweetheart. I'll be thinking of you so let us know how you get on with your treatment and post on here every time you feel worried or frightened.
