New diagnosis of MPN - possible MF

Hi David J, sorry to hear that you have had to join us, you're in a great group for support and friendship. 

I also have a blood cancer, MDS, but mine is quite the opposite to yours in that my blood constituent figures are low. I was diagnosed in March 2015 and I have treatment every week in the form of a self administered injection. 

I don't know if you have heard anything about a bone marrow biopsy, before I had mine I hadn't heard of reports that it was very painful. There's a lot of prodding and probing by the doctor performing the biopsy and a sharp pain as the needle goes in but I have had worse when I used to have injections in my wrists. That was painful. I suppose it depends on how painful you think anything is. 

Yes, at the outset everything is confusing and worrying, I was 57 and didn't think I'd reach 60.but now I'm 64 and still here. You'll know more in the coming weeks how your haematologist is going to treat your cancer so I wish you good luck and I'll keep an eye out for a post for you. 

Just one thing before I go, don't apologise for ranting, it allows you to let some steam off.

Take care and stay safe David

Tvman 

Thank you so much