I have AML

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• March 11, 2005 at 2:12 pm #4717
  JenP

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  Hello everyone. Well, my diagnosis has changed since the last time you heard from me (last week).

  I received news on Tuesday from my oncologist that I have Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). I don’t know yet what my treatment will be. I find out
  on today when I meet with the specialist (Dr. Stephen Gore) at Johns Hopkins. At my appointment today, they will take blood samples and if they are dangerously low I will be admitted mmediately.

  I am scared and pretty upset that I have to go through more chemo (more intense than my breast cancer chemo) and lose my hair all over again, but I have to do what I have to do. I need to be here for my 4 year old daughter and my family.

  Please pray for me. Pray that I make it through chemo, and that I have a quick and full remission…forever.

  Jennifer

  March 11, 2005 at 2:59 pm #4718
  Terri

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  Jen, Prayers are with you and your family. I hope all goes well at your appt today.

  Will be thinking of you.

  March 11, 2005 at 3:17 pm #4719
  PamyRn

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  Jen I transferred to AML in Jan. Had induction of chemo…Ara-C for 7 days contineous and danorubicin…three doses of that the first three days. I never got sick once. Right now Im having the same two meds at home as a “consolidation” to hold me till another donor is found for SCT. I hope you will be as lucky as me and not get sick. According to last BMB done the end of Feb I only had 3% blasts but still showed a few MdS changes in some cells, but have felt great. Counts all up in normal limits and have so much energy. This will not last when my counts all drop due to this bag Im carrying on my side for 5 days..will have to go back to transfusions ect till counts go up again. Sorry about your transfer to AML…….good luck with your treatment
  Pam

  March 11, 2005 at 3:48 pm #4720
  Suzanne

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  Jen, good luck to you. I too did not get sick from the leukemia chemo. Had a few minor problems that were taken care of immediately. As I have told you before. You are in good hands a Hopkins-much better then a local Hemo. I will be in the clinic April 1 for a BMB and probably every 2 weeks after that for counts.Let me know if you are there and want company.

  March 11, 2005 at 4:37 pm #4721
  April

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  Jennifer ~ I will be praying for you!!! I’m so sorry to hear about you have the AML. It’s such a scary word, right along with MDS. My mother-in-law has AML but she chose not to have treatment. My prayers are with you and your family…

  You are very young and that is to your advantage. Try to stay strong

  March 11, 2005 at 5:14 pm #4722
  Donna

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  Hi Jennifer, You’re young and very strong. You can get through this. I can’t believe you having to go through this again. I will be praying for you and sending all good thoughts in your direction. Whatever the Dr tell you, you are going to beat this.

  Donna

  March 11, 2005 at 7:21 pm #4723
  eve

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  prayers are being sent your way

  eve

  March 11, 2005 at 9:10 pm #4724
  shirlsgirl

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  Jennifer,

  Good luck today at your appointment, I hope everything goes well. I’m praying and hoping you have a quick and full remission.

  Thinking of you,Jody

  March 12, 2005 at 12:37 am #4725
  mommachkate

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  Jennifer, My thoughts are with you on your journey for recovery. You have to get better really fast, your little girl needs you. My husband got the same cemo, didn’t get sick at all. It didn’t help him as much as was hoped , but he is much better than before the treatment. He is 71 and was in very bad condition before the treatment. You are young , and have a lot more chance for full recovery. Best wishes Kate

  March 12, 2005 at 1:51 am #4726
  sarah

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  Jennifer, will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. You are young and have a chance for full recovery. Hang in there and take things one day at a time.
  Sarah

  March 12, 2005 at 2:44 am #4727
  Jimbob

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  Jennifer,
  Our best wishes and prayers go out for you. Try to keep a positive atitude. I do believe wwhat God brings you to HE will bring you trhough.
  Jim

  March 12, 2005 at 4:53 am #4728
  geebeebee

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  Best wishes, Jennifer, on a successful treatment. We’re all rooting for you.

  Greg

  March 12, 2005 at 5:54 am #4729
  Naomi

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  Good Luck Jen. Hope all goes well for you and will keep you in my prayers
  Naomi

  March 12, 2005 at 4:33 pm #4730
  gemloyear

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  Jen, Our prayers are with you and your family.John Hopkins seems like a great place to be.You will get through this fine. Ellie

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