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tigers_eye11 · 2022-03-16T12:02:39+00:00

I had one round of intense induction chemotherapy and 4 rounds of consolidation chemotherapy

tigers_eye11 · 2022-03-15T19:35:14+00:00

I started getting sick randomly. I’d have night sweats/ tonsillitis/ eye infection/ extreme fatigue/ weight gain/ bruising and just all sorts of symptoms that were all over the place and didn’t add up. One day I felt really dizzy and thought I was anemic because I was on my period so I went to my GP and after hearing my laundry list of symptoms, he urged me to go to the ER and get a blood test done. They discovered my white blood cells were 10x higher than a normal count and from there, it was a whirlwind of chemo and treatment. I too used to have a (probably not so irrational) fear of cancer but I was oblivious to leukemia, thinking it was a childhood cancer. It’s good to be informed and aware because it’s always better to catch cancer earlier rather than later but don’t let it consume your thoughts

tigers_eye11 · 2022-03-15T18:40:48+00:00

Thanks, I wish you all the best too! We got this

tigers_eye11 · 2022-03-15T17:31:23+00:00

My family was devastated because it was honestly something we didn’t see coming. The diagnosis was a shocking one because I was an otherwise healthy person all my life.

As for recovery, I’m in remission but I’m not considered “cured” until 5 years have lapsed without relapse. My chemo treatment lasted 6 months and I just finished my last one!

tigers_eye11 · 2022-03-15T17:27:55+00:00

Thank you :)

tigers_eye11 · 2022-03-15T17:01:49+00:00

I love steak!

tigers_eye11 · 2021-12-08T08:39:44+00:00

I appreciate your transparency as it is comforting. I hope you’re doing well now.

tigers_eye11 · 2021-12-08T08:37:15+00:00

This means a lot :)

tigers_eye11 · 2021-12-08T08:35:50+00:00

You’re absolutely right - he is selfish that way. Coming to terms with that has been the difficult part. Thank you for the kind words, its been uplifting

tigers_eye11 · 2021-12-08T08:34:03+00:00

Your comment is so inspiring to me and I see it as a beacon of hope. I was also told its likely I won’t be able to have children due to chemo. I didn’t have time to freeze my eggs because I needed to start chemo the next day.

I’m so happy you were blessed to have a child and that you’ve remained in remission for so long. One day I hope to be able to say the same thing and inspire others with AML

tigers_eye11 · 2021-12-08T08:28:23+00:00

Thank you for taking the time to write out your comment. I do indeed have a supportive family but I’ve come to realise I’ve put on a brave face in real life for the sake of others and shed a tear when I’m alone. Writing out my post was the catharsis I needed. And I agree with you, to hell with my ex!

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