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1 Replies Last post: Oct 9, 2009 10:39 PM by pinkydo123  
SusanH   1 posts since
Oct 1, 2009
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Oct 1, 2009 12:34 PM

Diagnosed with AML & Needing a Transplant

I'm a 37 year old mother of two who was diagnosed with AML in August 2009.     I've just come home after finishing my first induction.      I went for a count check yesterday and was told by my Dr. that my genetic results were poor and therefore she doubts I've gone into remission and she told me that I'll need a transplant.     My brother has been checked but he's not a match.     I thought that the orginial diagnosis was bad but this news has hit me hard.    My Dr. told me that 30% of people don't make it through a transplant and my chances of staying in remission if the transplant was successful was about 40%.    I have a 5 year old and a 19 month old and I am terrified.     I have Dr. Yee at Princess Margaret in Toronto who is very good but I'm looking for anyone who has been through this who could help me feel more positive.

pinkydo123   136 posts since
Oct 7, 2009
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1. Oct 9, 2009 10:39 PM in response to: SusanH
Re: Diagnosed with AML & Needing a Transplant

You are allowed to get a second opinion.There are so many clinical trials/studies and cancer centers.Please do not just settle for one Doctor's opinion

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