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 have posted maybe twice before about my 2-year old son who was diagnosed with AML in September 2013. He finished chemo only treatment in January. His last appointment (about 3 weeks ago) showed excellent blood counts with everything in the normal range. However, he has been sick with just about every passing bug over the past few months, including a recent bout with stomach flu and now a bad cough. Nearly our whole family has low immunity at this point. My daughter is only 1 year old, and I am pregnant (which also lowers immunity), so we have all passed things around, but he seems to be getting the most. I know he is very young and doesn't wash his hands as often as adults, and he puts his fingers in his mouth, but I wondered if anyone else has had this sort of experience in the first six months or so following treatment? I can't help but worry every time he is sick, even though so far everything has been very minor.
Thanks,
Jacki
Thanks,
Jacki
What a great Mom you are! And congrats on your pregnancy. You have to relax a bit, because you too need TLC and deserve it. Do not worry if your son gets these (probably viral) illnesses. I am sure that his immune system is still getting reconstituted and will function better and better. Fortunately, there are fewer viral illnesses in the summer. Just be very careful with his diet. No honey (can have botulism spores, believe it or not) and well cooked foods, including vegetables. It is good to have mild infections along the way to recovery, because it stimulates the immune system.
I am thrilled about his counts. Children are so resilient. Just relax about all of this. TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF.
Cliff
Thanks again--
Jacki
Sorry I brought that up. NO. Continue to give him the Zarbees. I am really referring to honey that you buy in the store and that sits around. It is harmless to adults, but can, if it has the spores, cause floppy baby in infants. I NOT TO WORRY!!!!
Cliff