Hello. After a routine medical check up in January, several abnormalities in my blood were detected. Tests and a scan followed and it was attributed to lupus. However, I had a sixth sense something else was wrong and insisted on a bone marrow biopsy. Had this last Wednesday and got call on Thursday with devastating news I had AML. Aside from tiredness I am asymptomatic. I considered myself fit and healthy. I go to the gym and Nordic walk 3 times a week. Yesterday I walked 7 miles, no problem. It feels surreal, I feel like it’s a bad dream I can’t wake up from. I already suffer from anxiety and this has now gone through roof. I can’t sleep, feel constantly nauseous and am very worried about my weight. I only weigh 49 kg and am scared my weight is going to plummet during treatment and I’ll be too weak to get through it. I can’t bring myself to research this condition. I have been overwhelmed with support from family and friends but I am still utterly terrified of what’s to come. Would appreciate any tips and advice on how to manage my anxiety in coming months. Thank you xxx
Hi, I have a rare form of AML called Myloid Sarcoma. I was diagnosed in December 2020 and was in remission May 2021, however, recently I have been told it has returned. I am now due to go in for 4 weeks of chemo then a bone marrow transplant. It is only natural to be anxious and nervous but what got me through the last time was staying positive, active and determined. Keeping to your normal routine as much as you physically can can also help. You will have up days and down days but just stay positive. Talk when you need to talk and never give up. You have got this 
