Leukemia

Posted by $ iamfrankblanco 9 years, 10 months ago to Science
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I was just curious, does anyone have a working knowledge of the effects of Leukemia? Specifically, I guess I am asking - what should I expect if I have a parent who is diagnosed with it? Is treatment pervasive? What kind of longevity/life span should I expect? Symptoms?

Any insight would be much appreciated.


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  • Posted by $ 9 years, 10 months ago in reply to this comment.
    I will. Thank you. I'm going to start having to drive down twice a month at least - luckily Orlando and Miami are a quick 3-hour jaunt apart.
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  • Posted by $ jbrenner 9 years, 10 months ago in reply to this comment.
    That's a pretty metastatic form of leukemia. Make sure that the oncologist uses quantum dots so that he/she can find ALL of the cancer simultaneously.
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  • Posted by $ 9 years, 10 months ago in reply to this comment.
    So after a bit of cajoling, found out it is Chronic Lymphocytic - which from my understanding - is the most aggressive form ... not sure what else to think about it other than it's awful.
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  • Posted by khalling 9 years, 10 months ago in reply to this comment.
    Congrats on her remission. IT is tough and I won't wish you luck, just positive thoughts and hopefully we can offer some meaningful distractions and maybe some connections.
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  • Posted by $ 9 years, 10 months ago in reply to this comment.
    Thank you so much. Not to depress everyone, but my mother is currently in remission for breast and lung cancer... even though I'm 31 - my parents had me later on in their lives, so my mom is 75 and my dad is 68. They've both had long, meaningful lives (Cuban migrants who escaped Castro's Cuba) but like any child - I don't think I'm prepared to let go. But I definitely am doing my due diligence and studying their conditions to make myself educated for their sake and mine.
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  • Posted by $ 9 years, 10 months ago
    No idea. My father is the type of person who doesn't want anyone to worry about him - but I am going to try and get an answer out of him today.
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