My wife was diagnosed with AML last Wednesday. Doc sent her for blood tests last Wednesday as she had unexplained bruises. Ended up in hospital that night. Biopsy on Thursday confirm AML. Advised that Chemo would be a waste of time. So just getting transfusion and antibiotics. Consultant gave her just a few weeks possibly a couple of months. Just cannot believe this she was fit and healthy. I I’m struggling to cope
Hi Raaid and warm welcome to the Macmillan Online Community although sorry that you had to find us and especially sorry to hear about your wife’s diagnosis abd that her AML is so progressed. This unfortunately can happen with blood cancers, my heart goes out to you.
A cancer diagnosis in the family like this brings many questions and challenges but talking with others who are walking the same type of cancer support journey will help you navigate this challenging time.
The Community is organised into support groups so can I recommend you join our supportive Carers only and supporting someone with incurable cancer group groupsas you will connect with others walking the same journey supporting family through their cancer journey.
To join a group just click on the link above then choose 'click to join' or 'join' (depending on the device you're using) on the page that opens.
You can then introduce yourself by putting up a ‘New Thread’ or hit the box with the X on the top right (phones), you could just copy and paste the text from this your first post. You can also join in with existing ‘Discussions’ by clicking on 'reply'.
It’s always good to talk and the Macmillan Support Services provides lots of information, support, financial guidance or just a listening ear.
Most services are open 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week and it's free to call on 0808 808 00 00 have a look by Clicking here to see what is available and we also have our Ask an Expert section, but do allow two working days for replies from our expert team.
All the very best
