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.
My dear fellow warriors and friends,
Today I took a call from the husband of my transplant buddy. She is 27 a mother of a beautiful girl and a fantastic woman. Today I learnt she has relapsed for the second time.
We were diagnosed a day apart, transplanted together , we have the same genetic mutations ,we shared the same apartment complex post transplant , we became great friends, we laughed, cried, screamed and rejoiced together.
No treatment plan is in place yet but that will be forth coming. She is so brave and has a never ever give up attitude. She has been a member of this site in the past.
So tonight( or morning depending on where you live) I ask for your prayers, prayers for strength, for courage and for a treatment plan.
My heart aches
My prayers and blessings to you all.
Planxty
Today I took a call from the husband of my transplant buddy. She is 27 a mother of a beautiful girl and a fantastic woman. Today I learnt she has relapsed for the second time.
We were diagnosed a day apart, transplanted together , we have the same genetic mutations ,we shared the same apartment complex post transplant , we became great friends, we laughed, cried, screamed and rejoiced together.
No treatment plan is in place yet but that will be forth coming. She is so brave and has a never ever give up attitude. She has been a member of this site in the past.
So tonight( or morning depending on where you live) I ask for your prayers, prayers for strength, for courage and for a treatment plan.
My heart aches
My prayers and blessings to you all.
Planxty
Blessings,
Julie
...Tina
Donna
Andrea
endless prayers for your friend.
Ed
So far the news has not changed. No treatment plan as lungs are compromised at the moment. WCC was 90 on admission and is now at 136 I'm not great on blood counts but I know this is high.
On another note, the relic of St Anthony arrived in our city yesterday and just to let you know I completed a petition for each of you on the site.
Thank you again for the prayers,
Planxty
This is all so sad. It brings back memories of a very young girl that I met just after receiving my transplant. I would walk with her and her mother every day, in circles around the floor -- round and around -- laughing, albeit nervously. She had also had a rough road, partly due to the horrendous care she got while living with her Canadian boyfriend in western Canada. She passed away the day I left the hospital. It deflated the exhilaration that I felt about my own progress and I cannot think about her without welling up...to this day. I pray for your young friend and that something miraculous comes her way.
Cliff
Thanks for doing a petition for us as well. I continue to think of Gemma and hold out hope that she can battle through this.
Peace and love,
Andrea
It is very moving to read of the depth of your concern for your friend. I will add mine to the heaps of prayers and good wishes for her, and for you, too.
All the best,
Robin