Leukemia....Just venting!

TigerShark808 · 08-22-09, 02:53 PM

Anyone willing to share there story about Leukemia?

I just found out that my nephew who is 21yrs old has Leukemia. We are waiting to find out which type it might be. Today he his going to have a spinal tape and a bone marrow "removal". There going to see which type he is carrying.

He is only 21 years of age. So they expect it to be A.L.L and not C.M.L.

C.M.L is what usually occurs in older people.

I know I should not be asking this question because maybe I don't want to here the answer. But what are the odds of my nephew living threw this?

His doctor is very encouraging and tells us not to worry.BUT..she is a doctor and obviously she would not be giving information that would discourage the family at this time or any time.

My wife's cousin died of this a few years ago and well it only makes me think.

So I ask.

THANKS!

Platapus · 08-22-09, 05:01 PM

1. I am deeply sorry to hear that your nephew has Leukemia. I hope he gets good medical care and I wish he gets well.

2. Humans don't respond to "odds" very well. I would not be concerned with any odds and more concerned that he gets all the physical and mental care he can get.

The best of luck to him

08-22-09, 05:13 PM

Thank You !

I was venting and upset..

it sucks knowing that theres a good chance a love one will die!

nobody whats that.

jumpy · 08-22-09, 08:39 PM

How long will he live?
Well, it's best not to focus on questions like that, to be honest. You may as well ask 'how long is a piece of string?'

Sorry, not trying to be rude or anything.

But if it's any help to how you think/feel about it, my uncle lived for over 17 years with lymphatic leukaemia, which eventually progressed into his blood/bone marrow.

With the levels of care and technology in treatment today, there's every chance that the prognosis could be favourable.
The support of friends and family, as well as the patients own attitude are hugely important; my uncle never let it get him down, even though sometimes he was in terrible pain (especially in his last couple of months).

It's a difficult thing to come to terms with; for one diagnosed with such and for those who are close family. Just don't ever give up.

I know it's not the same situation, but I was present when my uncle finally succumbed to his disease; as were his wife, his son (my cousin), his sister (my mother), his grandson, his step daughter and her four children, his stepson and his wife and three children, plus many of the nursing staff who had go to know him over the years.
I guess what I'm trying to say is even when (if) the worst happens, all the people who mattered most were with him and though he was having a lot of morphine based drugs for the pain, he knew we were all there.
Hehe that my cousin and I were chatting and arguing (banter) as we always have was somehow comforting to my uncle - he never liked a fuss and never wanted everyone creeping about like mice around him

Was a bit of a strange day in the end, but I'm glad I was able to be there. As far as family are concerned, that's all any of us can really ask.

Schroeder · 08-23-09, 05:56 AM

We had a case of leukaemia in our region recently. A bone marrow donator could be found and it seems the guy is on his way back to normal health.

If a leukaemia case happens around here the relatives usually try to rally as many people as possible to get themselves examined if they could donor bone morrow to that person or any other leukaemia patient worldwide (if that is what is required to heal someone).

If your nephew should really be in need of a bone marrow donation you may want to talk for example to the red cross or other organisations that can set up a location where people can go to be examined. This only requires a bit of blood being taken from the person (and unfortunately some money of course). If such a location is to be set up one should also set some announcements into newspapers to try to get as many people to that as possible.
The university I attend to has for example sent around emails and placed some posters on the campus ground asking the students to let themselves be examined after the parents from a leukaemia sick child asked them to do so (you reach a lot of people with that). You can also ask around in companies if they are willing to donate some money to finance the examination of the blood (remind them that this serves as PR for them).

Regardless I wish you and of course your nephew the best of luck.

TigerShark808 · 08-23-09, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Schroeder

We had a case of leukaemia in our region recently. A bone marrow donator could be found and it seems the guy is on his way back to normal health.

If a leukemia case happens around here the relatives usually try to rally as many people as possible to get themselves examined if they could donor bone morrow to that person or any other leukaemia patient worldwide (if that is what is required to heal someone).

If your nephew should really be in need of a bone marrow donation you may want to talk for example to the red cross or other organizations that can set up a location where people can go to be examined. This only requires a bit of blood being taken from the person (and unfortunately some money of course). If such a location is to be set up one should also set some announcements into newspapers to try to get as many people to that as possible.
The university I attend to has for example sent around emails and placed some posters on the campus ground asking the students to let themselves be examined after the parents from a leukaemia sick child asked them to do so (you reach a lot of people with that). You can also ask around in companies if they are willing to donate some money to finance the examination of the blood (remind them that this serves as PR for them).

Regardless I wish you and of course your nephew the best of luck.

Thank you!

Well he is in very good spirits and it seems we will be hooking up alot now since he is now confined to his room for atleast 6 weeks..but more likely longer.

We are going to purchase a PS3 each and play "SOMETHING" online together while he is confined to his room. Should be fun. I'm thinking a flight Sim but im not sure . Do they have flight sims on ps3?

Anyways he is one of those guys who always smiles and never has anything bad to say about anyone. Unlike myself. Im mean

But I guess that's who the devil attacks is those that spread happiness. The devil hates happy people I guess.

Anyways..any ps3 flight sims I might purchase and play? I don't own a ps3 YET.So not sure what is offered.

SH3/GWX has kept me so busy I don't even know what is good to play anymore

TigerShark808 · 08-23-09, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Platapus

1. I am deeply sorry to hear that your nephew has Leukemia. I hope he gets good medical care and I wish he gets well.

2. Humans don't respond to "odds" very well. I would not be concerned with any odds and more concerned that he gets all the physical and mental care he can get.

The best of luck to him

Thank You and sorry for my late response. Between here and the Niner's board (GO NINERS) and visiting the freakin hospital..I lose track on these boards of what I might have written

Sorry!

Letum · 08-23-09, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TigerShark808

any ps3 flight sims I might purchase and play?

This was released recently.
http://www.mymemory.co.uk/Sony-PS3--...%28Sony-PS3%29

08-22-09, 02:53 PM	#1
TigerShark808 Engineer Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 2074 nautical miles south west of San Francisco! Posts: 212 Downloads: 71 Uploads: 0	Leukemia....Just venting! Anyone willing to share there story about Leukemia? I just found out that my nephew who is 21yrs old has Leukemia. We are waiting to find out which type it might be. Today he his going to have a spinal tape and a bone marrow "removal". There going to see which type he is carrying. He is only 21 years of age. So they expect it to be A.L.L and not C.M.L. C.M.L is what usually occurs in older people. I know I should not be asking this question because maybe I don't want to here the answer. But what are the odds of my nephew living threw this? His doctor is very encouraging and tells us not to worry.BUT..she is a doctor and obviously she would not be giving information that would discourage the family at this time or any time. My wife's cousin died of this a few years ago and well it only makes me think. So I ask. THANKS! __________________ GWX3GOLD OLC "Gold" MkIId SH3 Commander D.I.D 100% Realism ! SWCs-AtlanticReaper Skin <---because it is badass! Last edited by TigerShark808; 08-22-09 at 03:24 PM.

08-22-09, 05:01 PM	#2
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,362 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	1. I am deeply sorry to hear that your nephew has Leukemia. I hope he gets good medical care and I wish he gets well. 2. Humans don't respond to "odds" very well. I would not be concerned with any odds and more concerned that he gets all the physical and mental care he can get. The best of luck to him __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

08-22-09, 08:39 PM	#4
jumpy Admiral Join Date: May 2003 Location: Midlands, UK Posts: 2,139 Downloads: 22 Uploads: 0	How long will he live? Well, it's best not to focus on questions like that, to be honest. You may as well ask 'how long is a piece of string?' Sorry, not trying to be rude or anything. But if it's any help to how you think/feel about it, my uncle lived for over 17 years with lymphatic leukaemia, which eventually progressed into his blood/bone marrow. With the levels of care and technology in treatment today, there's every chance that the prognosis could be favourable. The support of friends and family, as well as the patients own attitude are hugely important; my uncle never let it get him down, even though sometimes he was in terrible pain (especially in his last couple of months). It's a difficult thing to come to terms with; for one diagnosed with such and for those who are close family. Just don't ever give up. I know it's not the same situation, but I was present when my uncle finally succumbed to his disease; as were his wife, his son (my cousin), his sister (my mother), his grandson, his step daughter and her four children, his stepson and his wife and three children, plus many of the nursing staff who had go to know him over the years. I guess what I'm trying to say is even when (if) the worst happens, all the people who mattered most were with him and though he was having a lot of morphine based drugs for the pain, he knew we were all there. Hehe that my cousin and I were chatting and arguing (banter) as we always have was somehow comforting to my uncle - he never liked a fuss and never wanted everyone creeping about like mice around him Was a bit of a strange day in the end, but I'm glad I was able to be there. As far as family are concerned, that's all any of us can really ask. __________________ when you’ve been so long in the desert, any water, no matter how brackish, looks like life

08-23-09, 05:56 AM	#5
Schroeder Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Banana Republic of Germany Posts: 6,170 Downloads: 62 Uploads: 0	We had a case of leukaemia in our region recently. A bone marrow donator could be found and it seems the guy is on his way back to normal health. If a leukaemia case happens around here the relatives usually try to rally as many people as possible to get themselves examined if they could donor bone morrow to that person or any other leukaemia patient worldwide (if that is what is required to heal someone). If your nephew should really be in need of a bone marrow donation you may want to talk for example to the red cross or other organisations that can set up a location where people can go to be examined. This only requires a bit of blood being taken from the person (and unfortunately some money of course). If such a location is to be set up one should also set some announcements into newspapers to try to get as many people to that as possible. The university I attend to has for example sent around emails and placed some posters on the campus ground asking the students to let themselves be examined after the parents from a leukaemia sick child asked them to do so (you reach a lot of people with that). You can also ask around in companies if they are willing to donate some money to finance the examination of the blood (remind them that this serves as PR for them). Regardless I wish you and of course your nephew the best of luck. __________________ Putting Germ back into Germany.

08-22-09, 05:13 PM	#3
Unregistered Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Thank You ! I was venting and upset.. it sucks knowing that theres a good chance a love one will die! nobody whats that.