My 34 year old son has been diagnosed with Philadelphia-positive (Ph+) B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia. He is on his 3 phase of treatment followed by immunotherapy before going for transplant.
Is it just me or is it normal, I feel so useless, I can’t sleep well at all, I get weepy when people ask me about him or how I am. I also feel real guilt that I am not able to go back to work and if I did I am worried I won’t be effective enough. Is this normal and does anyone have experience and suggestions to help. Thank you
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