Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML) Support Group
Acute myelogenous leukemia (AML), also known as acute myeloid leukemia, is a cancer of the myeloid line of blood cells. Patients with AML usually present with symptoms such as fatigue, bleeding, infection, prompting medical attention. An abnormal blood test reading will then result in further testing in a hospital with a hematologist to determine AML.
Dear all,
I just got back from my checkup, following a week of feeling huge anxiety and since I had a bad cold, I was sure it's my immune system gone bad and that I must be relapsing...
Well, everything is fine! AND, I am officially past the 2-year mark. It's super exciting!
I asked my doctor today if I should feel relieved, and he said "you know the answer is yes" and he went on to explain to some students he had in his office that with my subtype of AML, most relapses happen in the 1st year, some in the 2nd, but one the 2 year mark was crossed, it becomes very very rare to relapse.
My husband still takes it with a grain of salt, saying we can rely on statistics only so much (since statistically my chances of having AML in the first place were extremely low), and still, it feels like a cause for celebration.
I know many of you are struggling with your health or that of a close family member, and I thought it's nice once in a while to also bring the good angle, and a bit of good news.
Abby
I just got back from my checkup, following a week of feeling huge anxiety and since I had a bad cold, I was sure it's my immune system gone bad and that I must be relapsing...
Well, everything is fine! AND, I am officially past the 2-year mark. It's super exciting!
I asked my doctor today if I should feel relieved, and he said "you know the answer is yes" and he went on to explain to some students he had in his office that with my subtype of AML, most relapses happen in the 1st year, some in the 2nd, but one the 2 year mark was crossed, it becomes very very rare to relapse.
My husband still takes it with a grain of salt, saying we can rely on statistics only so much (since statistically my chances of having AML in the first place were extremely low), and still, it feels like a cause for celebration.
I know many of you are struggling with your health or that of a close family member, and I thought it's nice once in a while to also bring the good angle, and a bit of good news.
Abby
What wonderful news! I am so happy for you and for all who love you - what relief you must be feeling now! I appreciate your sharing this - so good to know that people can and do overcome this terrible disease.
Best,
Robin
I am rejoicing with you!!!! Success stories of chemo only like yours, Dave's, mytwosons, Ana Maria, Vacmom's hubby and others give me such hope and inspiration!! The two year mark is huge. You personally have helped me in so many ways-with your knowledge and research of this desease, your calm approach and simply your friendship.
Thank you for that and for your example!
Blessings,
Julie
Has some GREAT NEWS HERE.
Zkat is much more than ALL THAT.
She is a survivor I admire and a lady with a heart.
She there for you in battle and i loved her from the start.
2 years in remission with the keys in the ignition
and she's ready to drive.. and she's vividly alive...
Life! Life! Life!
Take nothing for granted true, but take the victories that come to you!!!!
so happy. so happy.
Ed
Lou
I am so happy to hear this success. Congratulations and celebrate.
Peace,
Andrea
Tell your husband to forget the salt grains and look at this achievement for what it is...fantastic!!! Congratulations!!!!!!!
Cliff
Yeah!!!!! Congratulations, I am so happy to hear the fantastic news!
Take Care,
Suzanne
THANK YOU!!!!
You absolutely made my day!
To health :)
Abby
Cliff.
Nicole x
Time to give thanks -- God is good. Take care -- dave
celebrate your success
Renate
I realized I didn't share the 2 years news with my friends and family, but only with all of you. I guess I feel you guys really understand how it feels....
Dave - I like what you say :-)
I remember even as I was at the hospital, not knowing what will be, one of the staff (not the medical staff) told me at some point something like "well, it'll be great if you live until you're 70". And even then, when I really didn't know if I'll make it (although I almost never thought death was an option), I remembered thinking "70???? Are you kidding??? no way! at least 90!!".
Abby