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.
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
I hope this post finds you in a better place, with more information. I am an AML survivor for many years now. My first induction did not get all of the Blasts the first round, so my Doctor did another induction back to back. then we followed up with 5 maintaince rounds after that. I am doing well now and i am 10 years post induction. If the transplant is the way they direct you, then stand strong and stay positive. DO NOT listen to the statistics, keep the faith and just know all things are possible...