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Hi everyone, I’m Daniel, 32, and I’ve recently been diagnosed with Philadelphia-positive B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (Ph+ B-ALL) with some traces of AML. It’s been a whirlwind, everything happened so quickly that I’m still processing it. ...
Hi. I’m a new member. I was diagnosed with Leukaemia about 6 months ago and receiving chemotherapy by oral medication. I also have a history of anxiety and depression, which has escalated with the diagnosis. Any help would be appreciated.
Feel a bit awkward asking on here as I’ve not been diagnosed with a blood cancer but concerned about certain symptoms and test results as I’ve had Otistste Cancer twice. Ovef the past 4/5 months I have become increasingly fatigued such that I wake up...
Hi, A family member has recently been told that they have Leukaemia (unsure which type) and have been referred to Haematology. However, she has now been waiting over a month for an appointment to come through and despite chasing, has just been told...
Hello, I need some advice about some symptoms I have. I’m concerned that my GP is being too slow in doing my bloods. I’m really quite concerned. HB is low & only in the green 2 x in 12 months MVC is low has been for 12 months MCH is low has been for...
Hi, I was diagnosed with AML November 24 and started treatment Chemo February 25 using Venetoclax and Azacitidine. Since starting chemo I have developed severe breathlessness and coughing, unable to walk any distance or sleep lying down. Has anyone else...
My husband just found out that he’s got leukaemia. No symptoms, he had a routine blood test. He’s never ill. I’m scared. The first few days it was about getting through the tasks. Now the feelings are kicking in and I don’t know how to cope with them...
I am Sharon age 56 recently diagnosed with AML currently in hospital on induction round of chemo day 8. i am so scared any help advise tips please share with me many thanks
I have just had neck dissection and lymph/base of tongue surgery.I dont want Radiotherapy/chemo. Anyone else had similar experience?
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