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Paulasmith
My name is Paula and I was diagnosed with AML in September 2022. This was purely by chance as I had not been ill and it was only discovered after I had a private medical in December 2021. I was told then that my blood work wasn’t right but they didn’t know why. Had a bone marrow biopsy in august and was told in September. I still didn’t feel ill and was working out regularly. Got admitted in September and had three rounds of gruelling chemo then a double dose of full body radiotherapy before having a cord transplant in February 2023.
I had lots of side effects the worst being sickness and I lost 2 1/2 stone. Was in a wheelchair when I was discharged as I was so week.
I am now my normal weight and exercise 5 times a week. Hair growing back and I’m feeling more like my old self.
this is a horrible disease but always believe you can get through it.
good luck to everyone going through this treatment
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Well done Laura that's great news. Ive just joined my gym again and it is so great to be doing normal things again. I am 18 months post transplant and have just signed up for a 10k swimming challenge for November. Going to practice at my pool today. All the best for the future, and keep positive.
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All the best Katy. Sorry to hear about the delays and I'm glad you are in remission now. I am now 18 months post transplant and 100% donor cells but still worry about it coming back, especially as I had no symptoms when I was diagnosed. Just have to live every day to the full and keep positive. Can't believe how far I have…
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Hi. My name is Paula and I had a cord transplant in February 2023. I had very sensitive skin on my arms and still bruise easily. I found that skin oil from Jennifer young (specialises in products for cancer patients really helped and also pure coconut oil. Hope this helps and your husband continues to improve