Info required for some bad news I recieved.

Just got some rather bad news.

My Aunt and Godmother has been diagnosed with Leukemia.

Has anyone (unfortunately) had any experience on this?

Mum and my Uncle (Vicky & Mums Brother) are going for tests to see if they can be bone marrow donors.

I would offer but having practicaly green blood (AB-) I can't help.

I'm off to see her in York hospital next Wednesday.

Chemo(?) has already started, what should I expect?

Her Dad , my Granda, died of leukemia. Is it hereditary?

Any info woud be most welcome.

Cheers

Paul.

I don't have much experience with this, but sorry to hear about it all the same.

I had a school friend who had leukemia and she beat it, so keep positive.

I've no idea, but you know where we are for moral support.

I believe Caz has been working with oncology patients, so may be able to give you a steer.

I'm ok(ish) with it as I haven't seen her for over 11 years.

Family issues and all that.

But she's still blood!

Sorry to hear that Paul.

It's a reminder for us all to see if we can donate. It's only a blood test I think.

Here's the linky:

https://secure.blood.co.uk/bonemarrow.asp

[ethariel]

Bugger mate, sorry to hear.

My Grandad passed away from Lukemia a good few years ago (was a test subject errrr volunteer at the Uk A Bomb testing - no connection there honest say MoD).

Colin

[Luckypants]

Paul

Bad news mate. not able to help on what to expect, but am able to offer you the assurance that the Palliative Care team in York is first class. Your aunt is in good hands.

Best wishes to your aunt and all of you.

sorry to hear it Paul

Again, no help on the what to expect front, but you know where I am mate.

Sorry to hear this mate always a shock when you get news like this. I have not been through this but as the others said, you know where to find us all.