Chronic Myloid is what my Dad has...
This may sound weird but thats the best type of Leukaemia to have. When my dad first told me I completely freaked out but I've learnt so much about it since. Myloid leukaemia can be controled much better than the normal leukaemia and there are some really good new drugs on the market to deal with it. The new american drug (Imatinib)that my dad takes has sent the disease into complete remission. His white blood cell count is as good as a normal persons now.

Your mum will probably have to have quite a few blood tests and some bone marrow biopsies but there is a lot that can be done for her. The hospital might also ask her brother/sisters and maybe cousins for blood tests too as their blood can sometimes be used for treatment too. Weirdly offspring's won't be such a close match.

I really hope it all goes well for you and your mum, I know how you feel.

Do contact me if you need anymore advice, I'd be happy to help!
(Errorist, Fri 21 Nov 2008, 16:20, Reply)