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.
I've been on this site on and off since about April of 2014 and have seen many stories that inspired me and some that also made me sad. I recently hit 17 months in remission when I visited MDA for my 3 month checkup. My labs were a little lower than I had thought they would be being that I've felt fine and started to work in a pediatric clinic as I prepare to make my way to PA school: WBC: 2,000, RBC: 14.3, PLTS: 117,000. Everything else was fine both on the differential and chemistry section of the labs.
Well, I rechecked the other day (2 weeks since MDA) and was once again disappointed by the results.
WBC: 1,860
RBC: 14.8
PLTS: 95,000
My numbers have always fluctuated even back to when I was receiving chemotherapy, but my WBC and PLTS haven't been that low since I recovered from my last treatment. My RBCs have been the only ones that have been in range since stopping treatments. I had my BMB in May and everything came back negative for leukemia. My local onc wants me to recheck next week and then see what the course of action will be from there.
It's frustrating after the journey from last year to finally finding a career in medicine that I enjoy in helping others only to have this come up. Surprisingly though, I am at peace. God got me through last year and I am leaving it up to Him to get me through whatever the future holds. I've seen so many warriors on this site and it gives me the confidence and strength to know that no matter what is thrown my way, I can take it on and have a great support staff along the way.
Well, I rechecked the other day (2 weeks since MDA) and was once again disappointed by the results.
WBC: 1,860
RBC: 14.8
PLTS: 95,000
My numbers have always fluctuated even back to when I was receiving chemotherapy, but my WBC and PLTS haven't been that low since I recovered from my last treatment. My RBCs have been the only ones that have been in range since stopping treatments. I had my BMB in May and everything came back negative for leukemia. My local onc wants me to recheck next week and then see what the course of action will be from there.
It's frustrating after the journey from last year to finally finding a career in medicine that I enjoy in helping others only to have this come up. Surprisingly though, I am at peace. God got me through last year and I am leaving it up to Him to get me through whatever the future holds. I've seen so many warriors on this site and it gives me the confidence and strength to know that no matter what is thrown my way, I can take it on and have a great support staff along the way.
I am thinking of you and wishing you the absolute best. Your faith and positive attitude will give you the strength to carry through and fight this disease. Stay strong - you are not alone in your fight. (((HUGS)))
The nurses and doctors at MDA will be on top of infections. I know they can be dangerous but you will pull through:). I relied on the nurses to get me through all the infections. My doctor's wife at MDA was a transplant doctor. If I relapse I would go to MDA because transplant is technical. If you are feeling well there is a really good restaurant up the street called Molina's Restaurant . It distracted us from realty and gave me a break from the hospital. Praying for you:). Blessings!
Julie
DaveJ
I'm praying for your spiritual, mental and physical well being.
Blessings
Julie