Cancer in blood

stivmc

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I have found out just today i have blood cancer i dont understand this as i got out of the doctors after i heard that word now i dont no what to think or do my head is spinning i have not said to anyone christ this is so upsetting has anyone got any ideas dont go back to doctors i will eventully but my family my small son
 

SweetDeanie

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I don't know what to say, I'm so sorry, of course the hardest thing is worrying about your family, your son! As for the doctor I'm sure it's not unusual to react in the way you have, perhaps there is some places online that may be able to help you do some research and see what prognosis is and treatment where possible? ((((hugs)))) I know it's not enough.
 

Pastell

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stivmc said:
I have found out just today i have blood cancer i dont understand this as i got out of the doctors after i heard that word now i dont no what to think or do my head is spinning i have not said to anyone christ this is so upsetting has anyone got any ideas dont go back to doctors i will eventully but my family my small son

Get in touch with Macmillan cancer, I've gone through Lymphoma and they helped, my diagnosis was November 5 2010 started Chemo 2 days before Christmas day and I'm fine, try not to worry as there is so much help out there.
 

peecee

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I agree with the previous poster, get in touch with Macmillan, but please dont delay doing so, the sooner you start treatment the better, i know you must be worried / scared to say the least but i'm sure you'll get through this with help from friends and family.
 

Ann19

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So sorry to hear, you must be very frightened and worried about your family. Please get in touch with your GP again today, I'm sure they are used to people reacting like you did. Macmillan are brilliant get in touch with them too, they will give you tons of support and help. The sooner you start any treatment the better. Let us know how you go on((((HUGS))))

Ann
 

WhitbyJet

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stivmc said:
I have found out just today i have blood cancer i dont understand this as i got out of the doctors after i heard that word now i dont no what to think or do my head is spinning i have not said to anyone christ this is so upsetting has anyone got any ideas dont go back to doctors i will eventully but my family my small son

OMG I am so sorry to hear your dreadful news. You have been offered excellent advice already so have nothing to add, just wanted to say that I am thinking of you and wishing you better.

Please let us know how you get on *Hug*
 

stivmc

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Hello everyone i would again like to say thankyou. ...i went back to my doctor who fully understood me the other day i am now in touch with mcmillan nurses and a group at my local hospital who are a lovely bunch. I feel more relaxed talking to people who have and understand ..i was always a person who would help others now the shoe is on the other feet i am seeking. Accepting help and advise hofefully i have the strength like some others my world felt it had fallen in on me last week all i was thinking about and riightly so was my son who is 4yrs old i could not see myself seeing him grow into a young man god for give me ..we live and learn i have so this week from many god bless all..
 

Osidge

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Hi Stivmc

Sorry to hear of your diagnosis. As there are many blood cancers (my partner has essential thrombocythaemia, one of the multi proliferatve neoplasms), have you been told which type you have? Many blood cancers have specific support groups in place.

Take care

Doug
 

Yorksman

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A diagnosis of cancer is a great shock. My son was diagnosed last year so I have some idea of the way you are feeling.

Firstly, you need to find out what type of cancer you have. Many are treatable and even those with poorer prognose are now better understood. Keep positive, very positive and don't depress yourself by reading a lot of outdated information on the web. I found a report by the Royal Marsden about the prognoses for the type of sarcoma my son had and it stated that much of the information available to the public was based on cases going back to the 1980s, when treatment was quite crude, drugs were of a general nature and not targetted, and there were many instances of misdiagnosis in the past which had led to the problem getting worse. The Royal Marsden found from the records that they could gather that survival rates in 1980s were worse, the 1990s were improved and after 2000 they became much better. This simply reflects an improvement in understanding and which of several approaches the practioners should take.

Having spoken to many survivors since my son's diagnosis, a lot come through it despite poor prognoses. They were all very positive. Even my friend's mum , who was given two years back in the 1990s, is still with us, fit as a fiddle and approaching her 80th birthday. Stay positive and surround yourself with positive people.
 

Ruth3

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I would get into trouble if I told you, but I am a red. I support dogs donkeys birds Palestine and Rspca.
I am really sorry about this. Blood cancer is very sweeping diagnosis, there are lots of different types of blood cancer, and all have different treatments. Go back to your doctor and demand to see a specialist straight away, if he refuses go to the NHS site on-line and get help from them or even change your GP.
The outlook for people with blood cancer is usually good, so you should see your kids grow up.
I know how awful it is to get a cancer diagnosis I had breast cancer like most blood cancers it was treatable but my mind refused to look on the bright side. I am now 7 years from my diagnosis and still going strong.
Don't panic get the help you need from either your doctor or a new one or NHS on-line.
Good luck.