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.

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chicagomomof3 03/22/2015

Now that I'm nearing end of treatment, im wondering what all you survivors have been advised or just decided on your own to do with supplements and nutrition. I'm planning on lots of fruits and veggies but is there anything you guys recommend? Certain supplements? Obviously my main goal is to stay healthy and do whatever I can to prevent relapse. My drs here at Loyola say I can't do anything to prevent relapse. Has anyone heard otherwise?

dbrowncsuaedu 03/22/2015

I try to take a broad range of things to keep my general health up. I would expect that too much of any particular vitamin or mineral is what you really need to beware of. -- daveB

Noodle65 03/22/2015

Hi Chicgomom,

I focus on getting protein in via shakes and I try to drink a green smoothie (baby kale and fruits) daily. My med team said the same thing-there in nothing you can eat to keep AML away. I also asked about sugar and they explained that all cells including cancer cells feed on sugar. I also try to exercise. This is for physical and emotional well-being and to stay fit in case I need to fight the beast again. Also, my spiritual well-being is a primary focus-I strive to keep a grateful heart and to help others. I am sure you are looking forward to being off the low microbial diet.

Blessings
Julie

mtnbyker 03/23/2015

I take a just a general multivitamin and still take the mg+protein tablets that were prescribed to me, as i've found they prevent any muscle cramping that i used to get when spending several hours on the bike. A good healthy diet, and as Julie said, exercise, are your friends. I probably take the exercise way to the extreme but it is how i know i haven't relasped and I want to be in top shape just in case i do have to fight it off again. And i do believe it is keeping me cancer free. There are no facts to prove it, but it surely cant hurt, and I know it helps my mental well being.
DaveJ

LoraBerg 03/23/2015

I'm +150ish days post SCT. My doc approved a MEN's multi-vitamin. Women's multis contain a lot of iron, and with all the transfusions I had, my Ferritin level is through the roof.

JesusisOurSaviour 03/23/2015

Hi Lora a really good multi vitamin without iron is from NBI HEALTH.
Love to you.......Sandra

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