Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML) Support Group
Chronic myelogenous leukemia affecst the balance of blood cells in the body, disrupting the normal balance. The cancer cells eventually begin to outnumber and push out the good cells, and could lead to anemia and easier bleeding/bruising. If you or a loved one is diagnosed with CML, this is the community to discuss your experience.
Its been 3 weeks since I found I have CML, a disease I thought only happened in older people.
I am an active young man, I love to work and do sports. However, since the diagnosis, my life changed a lot.
Gleevec makes me feel very tired, although its getting better by the day. However, its the puffy eyes that bother me the most.
I am very worried about my future, especially, I am worried now that I will not find a girlfriend...
Are there any young men in the same situation as me?
Thanks for the help!
I am an active young man, I love to work and do sports. However, since the diagnosis, my life changed a lot.
Gleevec makes me feel very tired, although its getting better by the day. However, its the puffy eyes that bother me the most.
I am very worried about my future, especially, I am worried now that I will not find a girlfriend...
Are there any young men in the same situation as me?
Thanks for the help!
CML is more common in older people, but it can happen to anyone including children.
This site doesn't get a lot of use, so you might be better to go to http://community.lls.org/community/bloodcancer/livingwith/cml/content?filterID=content~objecttype~objecttype[thread]
There are a number of of people there in their 20s and 30s.
Fluid retention from the Gleevec is causing the puffy eyes, and you can try taking your tablet in the morning with breakfast instead. Your doctor can also prescirbe a fluid tablet for you as well. Exercise will help with the fatigue.
For the majority of us, it is expected that we will live a normal life span. :-)