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Suspected Leukemia

lynbeechwood — Fri, 01 May 2020 22:14:09 GMT

My dad who is 73 years old has not felt well for many months. He had been to many different specialists- testing for a variety of different things He has lived with an auto immune disease most of his life.. His recent bloodwork has shown a very elevated white blood cell count. He is on blood thinners for clots =that were recently discovered -so specialists can not do bone marrow biopsy right now but they are telling my dad that they want to start chemo for leukemia. He is in an ICU where we cannot visit him due to COVID. I am praying that he will be kept comfortable and will be able to survive treatment and continue to live. We were told he will be in the hospital for at least one month.

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NicksmomESQ — Fri, 01 May 2020 22:39:52 GMT

My thoughts are with both you & your dad.💐

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Spacrazy — Fri, 01 May 2020 22:41:33 GMT

We will pray.

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Mary Bailey — Fri, 01 May 2020 22:46:06 GMT

adding my prayers

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mizree — Fri, 01 May 2020 22:51:15 GMT

@lynbeechwood Prayers for peace and strength. If there is anything I can advise for one in the hospital would be to ensure they continue to walk. Best wishes for your Dad's successful treatment.

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ItsME — Fri, 01 May 2020 22:53:41 GMT

I am so sorry. I know how hard this is, and wish your father and family well. How long will he have to be off blood thinners before they can do the biopsy? I knew that time is of the essence for getting treatment started, but I'd hate to get chemo and then find out that the diagnosis was wrong.

Good luck!

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Lake4 — Fri, 01 May 2020 23:12:54 GMT

I am sorry to hear this. I know you must be scared and frustrated for your dad. My prayers are with you and with him.

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Sooner — Fri, 01 May 2020 23:24:23 GMT

Hang in there! There is so much they can do for it today! And your dad isn't that old either! Thoughts and prayers for this, at this especially difficult time.

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hooked on books — Fri, 01 May 2020 23:43:11 GMT

@lynbeechwood, wishing the very best for your beloved father! Wishing you strength moving forward! 🙏

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hayseed00 — Sat, 02 May 2020 00:51:25 GMT

@lynbeechwood Prayers of strength for your Dad and your family during this very stressful time.

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1Snickers — Sat, 02 May 2020 01:47:07 GMT

@lynbeechwood I'm sorry you can't visit your Dad! It's so hard for visitors not to be able to see relatives.

Prayers for you all!🙏🏼

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lynbeechwood — Sat, 02 May 2020 02:29:09 GMT

Thank you all so much. Your thoughts and prayers are truly appreciated.

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RedTop — Sat, 02 May 2020 02:49:05 GMT

Sending best wishes for your dad, but I personally would not agree to chemo without a definite diagnosis.

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River Song — Sat, 02 May 2020 14:04:07 GMT

@lynbeechwood ,

I'm so very sorry for your Dad's diagnosis. Have his doctors told you whether his leukemia is acute or chronic? People can live for many years managing chronic leukemia but acute leukemia is lethal unless he is a candidate for a bone marrow transplant. That is why his doctors want to start him immediately on chemo.

My late husband had acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and multiple myeloma at the same time. The only 'cure' for AML is a bone marrow transplant. He had one but it failed eight months later. He died six months ago at the age of 69.

If your Dad has AML, it is an age related cancer, mostly men get it and nobody knows why people get it. It has nothing to do with life style or anything he could've done to prevent it. It's a gene defect and your body betrays you.

The day my DH was diagnosed in the hospital, they started him on chemo three hours later. We were flabbergasted and terrified. They gave us no real information about his leukemia and I had to start Googling it.

Anyway, if your Dad has AML, I can give you more information about what my DH went through in terms of treatment and what to expect.

I am so very, very sorry that your Dad is in ICU and that family cannot visit him during this scary time for him.

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89135 — Sat, 02 May 2020 17:09:17 GMT

@lynbeechwood Hopefully they did an MRI or a Cat Scan before doing the chemo..I had elevated white cells and had I believe the cat scan(it was 20 yrs ago) and they found an englarged diseased spleen and said I had Hairy Cell Leukemia...Removed the spleen and no chemo and was checked on an off every so many months and no more problems...I wish your dad well

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hckynut — Sat, 02 May 2020 17:29:51 GMT

@lynbeechwood

I hope all goes well for your dad during his hospital stay.

hckynut(john)

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lynbeechwood — Tue, 05 May 2020 14:16:38 GMT

My dad has his first chemo treatment yesterday. The doctors are trying to get the wbc count in control. We had a virtual meeting with his doctor and we know this chemo regimen is to extend his life to get him to be able to go back home and be able to live out the remainder of his life.-understanding that there are no promises of time. I’m keeping that time frame close to my heart because hearing it is terrifying and sad.
My father has had many health battles during his life and has always endured them gracefully . He cared for my mom when she was terminal with breast cancer many years ago. The Covid virus has deemed it impossible to get in to the hospital to be with him but my siblings and I are calling multiple times per day.
I’m a believer in God and I am still praying for any type of healing - wether it is a miracle or just having more time with my dad. I am scared and so sad for him and selfishly for me- please keep my dad in your prayers for healing- wether it is physical or mental well being or spiritual healing- I truly appreciate any positive prayer❤️

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Reva — Tue, 05 May 2020 19:31:41 GMT

I am so sorry and I firmly believe in the power of prayer. You have many prayer warriors here for you...stay strong and sending you positive thoughts that your dad will go into remission and return to good health.

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ScrapHappy — Tue, 05 May 2020 20:05:57 GMT

Sending thoughts and prayers for you and your family.

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lovesrecess — Wed, 27 May 2020 03:02:53 GMT

I am going to remember your dad and you in my prayers. Although I am not a doctor, I do know that a very high white count does not always mean leukemia; it can be other issues. Sounds like your dad is getting the best of care. I am so sorry he has had more than his share of health problems. I wish you both strength and courage in the days ahead.