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.
Cliff and I thought it would be good for everyone on the forum to enjoy and be inspired by all of the survivors' happy birthdays.
A "happy birthday" can be when you just got a good medical report, or it could just be any period of time you want to tell us about (e.g., Ben's 100 day birthday).
Please let's keep this thread positive -- if you are having trouble or issues, there are all of the rest of the threads for you, and we will surely help you. But we want this one to be one where those who have been just DXed can come and say: "Hey, all of these folks have made it and are celebrating -- I can make it too!!!
Please provide positive info from your recent exam if there was one. If not, just want to tell us about a time milestone.
Let me be the first to start. I got a great report yesterday. I had AML and still have MDS, but no matter -- I am three years and going on three months since my last treatment ... chemo only. I am now 69. Here are my important blood numbers: WBC: 4.8 (good); RBC: 3.64 (low); MCV:114 (high); MCH 39 (high); platelet: 110 (low). Might sound like bad numbers to you, but they have been consistently there for 3 and 3 now, so it just shows that survival does not depend on perfect numbers. My onc says as long as they don't change dramatically, that shows I don't have a blast problem (relapse). They don't want me back there for another six months. So wish me a happy birthday! -- dave
A "happy birthday" can be when you just got a good medical report, or it could just be any period of time you want to tell us about (e.g., Ben's 100 day birthday).
Please let's keep this thread positive -- if you are having trouble or issues, there are all of the rest of the threads for you, and we will surely help you. But we want this one to be one where those who have been just DXed can come and say: "Hey, all of these folks have made it and are celebrating -- I can make it too!!!
Please provide positive info from your recent exam if there was one. If not, just want to tell us about a time milestone.
Let me be the first to start. I got a great report yesterday. I had AML and still have MDS, but no matter -- I am three years and going on three months since my last treatment ... chemo only. I am now 69. Here are my important blood numbers: WBC: 4.8 (good); RBC: 3.64 (low); MCV:114 (high); MCH 39 (high); platelet: 110 (low). Might sound like bad numbers to you, but they have been consistently there for 3 and 3 now, so it just shows that survival does not depend on perfect numbers. My onc says as long as they don't change dramatically, that shows I don't have a blast problem (relapse). They don't want me back there for another six months. So wish me a happy birthday! -- dave
Thank you GOD!!!!!
Andrea
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! Yes every day the chances of long term success become greater -- 100 days is a major accomplishment, but it will soon be 200 then a year. Please keep us up on things, We are praying for your mom -- she's going to make it. The kidney thing should only be temporary. -- dave
Congratulations to your Mum. 100 days is a major achievement. Hopefully her kidneys will stabilize as have mine. As Dave said, soon we will be dancing at 200 days, but that 100 day milestone just makes the whole process worth it. I am truly happy for both of you.
Cliff
This makes me so happy. Not only for your Mom, but selfishly for me! I can't wait to send you all my 100 day birthday.
xo
Ed
Congrats to your mom. I am right behind her now at Day 85. Still rocky roads, but I am still walking the road as your mom is.
God be with us all.
Peace,
Andrea
Congratulations! What great news, hopefully her kidney function will improve quickly. My 100 days will be on May day, getting closer!
Take Care,
Suzanne
Sending a happy first birthday hug to your Mum. The news could not be better. Seeing the light at the end of the tunnel is one thing, but actually emerging from the tunnel is so much sweeter.
Cliff
My Monday appointments were rescheduled to Wed. I had a few bad days this week, but am better now. I am so apply to have gotten over this hurdle.
Andrea