LizzyBee Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 (edited) I had a "routine" physical yesterday. My dr. was concerned about the preliminary bloodwork, plus I am apparently spilling a lot of protein in my urine. I was thinking diabetes, kidney dysfunction, or something along those lines. I got a call from the dr office this morning and was told to come in as soon as possible with dh. They got some of the bloodwork back from the outside lab already, and they think I have leukemia. I've talked to 2 of my sisters who are nurses, and they agree that it's bad. Either leukemia or multiple myeloma. One of them is coming down for the weekend. I have my first oncology appt at 3:30 this afternoon. UPDATE in posts #33, #37, #49, #77 and #81. Edited July 6, 2011 by LizzyBee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 Oh, my word! :grouphug: and prayers for you and yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JVA Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 Praying for you. May you sense the Lord's very near presence and care for you. :grouphug: He is able to do ALL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gailmegan Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 Praying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 :grouphug: I will absolutely pray. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Once Again Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 Praying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 Oh Elizabeth, I'm so sorry--will be in prayer for you. I wish I had more encouragement for you. Know I am on my knees for you today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristusG Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 Praying here!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 Definitely praying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaAkins Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 I am lifting you up in my prayers today. I am a 15 year cancer survivor (Hodgkins lymphoma). I can relate to the absolute feeling of devastation upon hearing a diagnosis like that. Please know that you are being prayed for and that if you ever need someone to talk to, I'm happy to listen. I see that you are from NC (as am I). I'm not sure where in NC you are, but if you need any oncology recommendations, I'd be happy to share my experiences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twilight Woods Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Random Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 Prayers for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Geek Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 :grouphug: and prayers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 Praying here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tranquility7 Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 Hugs and prayers to you... I'm so sorry you and your family are having to go through this. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie Laurie Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingersmom Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdalley Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 :grouphug: Praying here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimberly in IN Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 :grouphug: Praying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessAriel Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 :grouphug: I will keep you in my prayers. Please update us as you are able. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyofthree Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 :grouphug: Praying for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 Praying! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom4him Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 :grouphug:Praying for you.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susancollins Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 Elizabeth, If you need anything let me know. I am praying for you! Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenpatty Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug: Praying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzymom Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 I am so sorry you received such frightening news. Praying for you!!:grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmeliaBinMO Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Praying, praying :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KayT Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Very sorry Elizabeth! Praying for you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ma23peas Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Will keep prayers coming to you daily!!!! How encouraging that your family will be beside you and help you through this.....take heart, know you have many families lifting you up in prayer....and a precious family to surround you in love/care!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Praying for God's peace for you! ...Also, perhaps a second opinion? But that is just me, always questioning things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizzyBee Posted July 1, 2011 Author Share Posted July 1, 2011 UPDATE: The diagnosis is chronic myelogenous leukemia. If I have to have leukemia, this is the "good" one to have. My oncologist appt was such a relief. Most people with CML live normal lives and have normal life spans. I will start drug therapy tomorrow, but they are oral meds that I can take at home. I will have to go to the cancer center a couple times a week to have blood drawn to monitor my blood counts. Everyone at the cancer center was really, really nice. I will be able to continue working, which was very worrisome because I am the breadwinner in the family. Thanks for all your prayers! Today was a very stressful day and I am wiped! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewellsmommy Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Praying!!!!!!!!!:grouphug: Please let us know when you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 UPDATE: The diagnosis is chronic myelogenous leukemia. If I have to have leukemia, this is the "good" one to have. My oncologist appt was such a relief. Most people with CML live normal lives and have normal life spans. I will start drug therapy tomorrow, but they are oral meds that I can take at home. I will have to go to the cancer center a couple times a week to have blood drawn to monitor my blood counts. Everyone at the cancer center was really, really nice. I will be able to continue working, which was very worrisome because I am the breadwinner in the family. Thanks for all your prayers! Today was a very stressful day and I am wiped! I wish you didn't have to have it at all, but if you have to have it, I'm glad that it is the "good one". :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtnTeaching Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 :grouphug:Prayers for a good night's sleep. You have probably gone through a rollercoaster of emotions. I am thankful that your prognosis looks so good!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizzyBee Posted July 1, 2011 Author Share Posted July 1, 2011 I just took my first chemo pills. Waiting to see if I get sick, hoping I don't. The oncologist called this morning to tell me my HGB is 7 and to discuss whether to do a transfusion yet. We decided not to do one today, but I am supposed to call him if I get significantly weaker over the weekend. Reality is setting in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 I just took my first chemo pills. Waiting to see if I get sick, hoping I don't. The oncologist called this morning to tell me my HGB is 7 and to discuss whether to do a transfusion yet. We decided not to do one today, but I am supposed to call him if I get significantly weaker over the weekend. Reality is setting in. Praying for you :grouphug:. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 I just took my first chemo pills. Waiting to see if I get sick, hoping I don't. The oncologist called this morning to tell me my HGB is 7 and to discuss whether to do a transfusion yet. We decided not to do one today, but I am supposed to call him if I get significantly weaker over the weekend. Reality is setting in. :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Praying for your strength and blood counts. I'm so glad it's the best of a difficult lot. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyFL Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 UPDATE: The diagnosis is chronic myelogenous leukemia. If I have to have leukemia, this is the "good" one to have. My oncologist appt was such a relief. Most people with CML live normal lives and have normal life spans. I will start drug therapy tomorrow, but they are oral meds that I can take at home. I will have to go to the cancer center a couple times a week to have blood drawn to monitor my blood counts. Everyone at the cancer center was really, really nice. I will be able to continue working, which was very worrisome because I am the breadwinner in the family. Thanks for all your prayers! Today was a very stressful day and I am wiped! So glad for this report. I had just read the first one and I'm really glad you added the note about where the update was. I'll be praying and I hope you can get some rest this weekend! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 UPDATE: The diagnosis is chronic myelogenous leukemia. If I have to have leukemia, this is the "good" one to have. My oncologist appt was such a relief. Most people with CML live normal lives and have normal life spans. I will start drug therapy tomorrow, but they are oral meds that I can take at home. I will have to go to the cancer center a couple times a week to have blood drawn to monitor my blood counts. Everyone at the cancer center was really, really nice. I will be able to continue working, which was very worrisome because I am the breadwinner in the family. Thanks for all your prayers! Today was a very stressful day and I am wiped! I was shocked to see your first post! I'm so sorry you have this diagnosis, but it is a blessing to know that you can expect to live a normal life with a normal life expectancy!!! SO glad to hear that!!!:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotch Pine Academy Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 I'm so sorry you have to endure this, I will pray for you. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renee in NC Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 UPDATE: The diagnosis is chronic myelogenous leukemia. If I have to have leukemia, this is the "good" one to have. My oncologist appt was such a relief. Most people with CML live normal lives and have normal life spans. I will start drug therapy tomorrow, but they are oral meds that I can take at home. I will have to go to the cancer center a couple times a week to have blood drawn to monitor my blood counts. Everyone at the cancer center was really, really nice. I will be able to continue working, which was very worrisome because I am the breadwinner in the family. Thanks for all your prayers! Today was a very stressful day and I am wiped! I am so sorry Elizabeth! My prayers are with you.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 This is the good news in the bad news. So glad to hear it is controllable by meds! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 Praying for you, Elizabeth.:grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizzyBee Posted July 2, 2011 Author Share Posted July 2, 2011 I didn't get sick from the chemo. YAY! But I am weak, tired, and emotional. My sister who is here is a nurse, and she said if I don't feel better tomorrow, we'll call the doctor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 I am so sorry you have this but thankful it is the 'good' one to have (my dad also had 'the good kind' of leukemia - what an oxymoron -- but it turned out to be okay). I will hold you in my thoughts and prayers -- so glad you have one of your sisters with you.:grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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