Just thought i would add an update, for anyone who hasnt read my one and only other blog, my 25 year old sister (who actually turned 26 yesterday!) So 26 year old sister, was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid laukaemia on the 3rd of april 2009. She was in remission after her first lot of chemo, but due to her subtype and a few unpleasant markers, she was informed that her only chance of 'cure' was a bone marrow transplant, luckily i'm a match, which was against the odds, so everything was able to go ahead fairly quickly!! We originally thought the transplant date was the 20th August, but its now penned in for the 17th of september!! We both still have a few tests left to go through, especially my sister who has at least one appointment at the hospital every day next week!!!
It has been wonderful the last month and a half, (as her type of cancer requires that she spends nearly all of her treatment time in hospital), to see her out and about enjoying herself. Her hair and eyebrows are growing back and she is regaining most of the confidence she had before she fell ill, and she is starting to feel 'normal again', then in a few weeks time, we'll be back to less than square one!!! This is the bit we are all dreading!! She feels like she's just climed a huge mountain and she now has to climb another larger one, right from the bottom!!! We have all researched on the internet, none more so than myself, however not too many of the statistics are positive and it makes for very uncomfortable reading, my sister especially needs to stop reading internet research!! Its really affecting her positive outlook! So in away this time out is giving her too much time to think! Roll on 17th september, thats what i say!! (although i would like to thank many people who i have spoken to on this site, with positive stories, even though i know it must be hard to relive these times!)
Sorry for waffling on, i just wanted to leave a small update, i'll blog again nearer the transplant date. Thankyou all for keeping me upto date with your situations, i read updates all the time, wishing you all good thoughts and wishes and sending all my love
Lynnxxxx
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Hi Lynn, so glad your sister is getting a break from treatment right now and is feeling so positive. As for statistics, that is all they are. You will know from reading the many stories on here, that so many people are still here long after doctors have said they wouldn't be. I agree your sister should probably stop doing research on the internet. I do it too and it can be terrifying.
I hope with all my heart the transplant is a success. Your sister must be so proud of you for doing this for her. The very best of luck to you both. Will keep an eye out to see how you both are doing. Best wishes, Christine xx
Thankyou christine for your kind words of support, Just looking forward to christmas this year when its all done and she can look forward to a bright future!!
