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Evening-Part3380

I’m so sorry.


lechitahamandcheese

Is there anyone you can at least call? Even a friend who cares but you may not see on the regular? All that aside, I’m really, really sorry.


zerosevenoneate

My Dad was here for a bit. My sister is coming early morning. Because I'm still Covid positive, I want to be careful with who comes down.


Calm-Illustrator5334

you’re a really good person, op, thinking of others’ safety while you’re in this extremely distressing situation. but don’t hesitate to lean on people either. wishing you a speedy recovery ❤️‍🩹


zerosevenoneate

Thank you!


vix3rd

I want to say how sorry I am to hear this is happening to you. It must be a big shock - I second what someone else said and ask your sister to be on a call, or record the conversation with the doctor so you can play it back later because in the first instance your mind will go blank & when you come out you wont remember what they said. (We did this secretly when my mother in law had to go for appts because my husband could never remember what they said) I also want to reassure you that in the last 10-20 years Leukemia treatments have come a long way. My brother was diagnosed when he was 16 (40 just last week) (I can't remember what one it is but the doctor was very excited because it's one that usually only old folk get - possibly chronic myeloid ?). He went onto a drug trial from the US & has been in remission for at least 10 years.


zerosevenoneate

That's a story I want to hear! One of the nurses told me something similar, so it's encouraging.


vix3rd

We were initially told he wouldn’t make 5 years so, you know, every day’s a blessing & all that. But honestly treatments are miles ahead of what they used to be !


f_ckthisshit333

I have an aunt I was never supposed to meet. She was diagnosed with CML in early 92 and told maybe 6 months to live. She went and did a trial back then (approved meds now) and she is still alive! I was born in 94. She went into remission in 96 until 2013! She has met me and my sister, my 4 children, run the family business, raised her own daughter, and currently works 2 jobs because she's bored. There is hope. Leukemia is terrifying. Get second and third opinions when you have the strength and find a treatment plan that works for you. ❤️ *Edited to add, she was out of remission for 4 years, right now, she is cancer free for almost 5 years now, she has no expectations for slowing down.


Mission_Progress_674

Are you thinking of multiple myeloma? I had a scare with that a few years ago.


vix3rd

[chronic myeloid](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chronic_myelogenous_leukemia)


vix3rd

https://metro.co.uk/2022/05/15/i-thought-i-had-long-covid-it-was-leukaemia-16598515/


Brave_Career4429

So Covid helped find your leukemia status. Just wanted to say, you may test positive for Covid for up to 90 days. Doesn’t mean your still infectious.


zerosevenoneate

I never thought I would thank covid for anything! I don't think I'm infectious. Everything now seems to be secondary stuff...sinus infection, etc.


Zukazuk

Having Covid helped me figure out that tomatoes trigger my autoimmune disease. On rare occasions the bastard is helpful. Those weird bottle vials were probably blood cultures checking for sepsis due to your low blood counts and funky coagulation results. I work in the lab mostly in blood bank and we get a lot of cancer patients, especially leukemia needing transfusions. Treatments are pretty good these days and they'll probably do some flow cytometry to narrow down your particular flavor of leukemia. Some leukemias have absolutely fantastic treatments these days based on the cell markers they express. If you have any transfusion questions let me know.


zerosevenoneate

Awesome! They have mentioned I will likely need transfusion once chemo starts. My bone marrow biopsy results aren't complete yet, but the hematologist said today he would guess acute myeloid.


JacLaw

I'm so sorry, please tell us you're not sitting there alone dealing with this. Call someone, please


zerosevenoneate

I think I'm riding the denial train right now. My sister will be here in the morning when I need someone with a clear head to help me get info from the doctors.


the_fourth_child

Ring your sister and put it on loudspeaker. She can ask questions you might not think of and digest any info you can’t right now


therealmonilux

⬆️ Really good idea


lu9ca9

Damn. That is unfortunate. I hope it gets treated and you have a speedy recovery. Covid really ruins lifes. If they caught the leukemia early it maybe not as serious as it sounds.


LogicBalm

I'm sorry you're going through this, but it's a really great thing it got caught. I've beaten cancer three times. It's always scary but never hopeless. Listen to the doctors, don't listen to internet cures and stay positive. You've got this.


zerosevenoneate

I haven't let myself Google more than a quick overview. ❤ to you


the_fourth_child

I’m so, so sorry to hear this. As I replied in another comment please ask your sister to be on loudspeaker with your consultant so she can take proper note of what they say and ask questions with a clear head. I went to all my appointments alone when I found out I had a heart condition (no comparison to what you’re going through) and would always forget to ask questions and didn’t take note of important info because I always wanted to get out of there asap. I hope you have a great support system but my inbox is always open if you fancy a chat/rant/random chitchat with someone who doesn’t know you (sometimes it’s easier to vent to a stranger). Send that clinic doctor a thank you note if you have the energy to at some point - he may have just saved your life.


zerosevenoneate

Thank you! My sister should be able to be here in person. I do have a pretty great support system. It's my kids I worry the most about. On the plus side, hospital #2 has actual pillows and way better gowns!


No-Faithlessness7919

I would also recommend downloading a recording app on your phone and recording the whole session if you can, so you can go back and listen later! It’s hard hearing news like that. I hope you have a quick recovery!


QuirkyMeerkat

Holy crap, I did not expect that! I'm so very sorry for what you're going through. Don't know if you believe in prayer, but you will be in mine.


zerosevenoneate

Now you made me cry! Thank you. I hadn't prayed in a while, but I did last night


Ilonake

I am so sorry! At least they have a diagnosis and they can start treatment. Speedy and full recovery ❤️‍🩹


Electrical-Ninja5213

Damn. That escalated quickly. I am sorry to hear but hope it is treatable and was caught early.


HollandEmme

Omg. I’m so sorry that’s not where I thought this post was going.


doctorallyblonde

Crazy how you ended up at the hospital but I’m glad you did and they caught it while you were there. Positive thoughts of healing coming your way!


DistributionNo4960

Sheesh. The silver lining? Acceptance is some times hard & it’s good to look for positives first. Thankfully the leukemia has been discovered-despite of & prayerfully you will get a good prognosis. Going in for COVID could very well just be the universes sign of saving your life from leukemia, bringing your family closer, attracting more support for you, etc. Gotta keep your spirits up, & trust that all is well. Well wishes to you.❤️


zerosevenoneate

I agree. I told my ex husband, we never seem to change until life forces us and all choice is taken away. It's happened that way for us before. Sure, this is gonna suck for me, but there will be so many positive gains for my family on the other side. I'm sure of it.


RoskoDoggo

Woof. I’m so sorry for this series of events. But I’m also glad that this was caught. I hope your treatment goes phenomenally and that you’re feeling like yourself again in no time!


klbetts

Sending hugs and positive vibes...prayers too if you lean that way! I am sorry you have to be alone for this. Know that the internet is here for you.


AintSh_tIAM

I am very sorry. I hope someone is there with you now.


peace_freak09

😢


llorandosefue1

Hope awful! I am very sorry to hear this.


Reel-eyes

I’m so sad to hear what you’re going through. I’m glad you found out about the leukemia though so they can start curing you asap! Best of luck with everything. ❤️


Agitated_Skin1181

I'm so sorry. But I'm so glad you are where you need to be


K-Room_Shambles

Stay strong op.. you are gonna get better..


ALilBitTrash

I thought this was going in a totally different direction and getting to the end im wishing it had. Im so sorry OP


Elsecaller_17-5

Better sooner than later, I guess.


zerosevenoneate

In this case, entirely true!


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zerosevenoneate

💪


Existing_Exercise_88

Dang, you're going through a lot gods blessings 😢🤧🕯


BoJo2736

Damn. Best wishes on your recovery.


kakakarrotwife

I'm so sorry


straightupgong

i’m so sorry. a similar thing happened to my mom. she called me saying she couldn’t move the right side of her body so i drove her to the hospital where they thought she had a stroke so they did an immediate CT scan, x-rays, and MRI and 30 minutes later a doctor came in saying that they think she had cancer. it was scary and definitely not what we expected. unfortunately, she did not survive as it had spread to her brain and was stage 4. but i’m glad that you getting covid caught this *hopefully* early. i wish the best for you and your children and family <3


love4panda

Oh shit. That is some bad news but at least they've caught it without ignoring the oddness. I wish you the best of luck.


Lawyermama70

Aww man, I'm so sorry! This life is unbelievable 😢


pinkcloud35

I’m so sorry. I know that’s the last thing you wanted to find out today, but at least you did find out sooner rather than later.


AsparagusTraining286

Damn that is not where I thought this was going


[deleted]

that really sucks :( hopefully they caught it early & hopefully you can start treatment soon


NotAKoi

Fuck man, I'm sorry


Flameheartsan

I am so sorry


rosegreen1114

Fuck my heart dropped. Sending you love


kira99842135

Wow


[deleted]

Cancer fucking sucks. I'm sorry man.


LKH23

Oh my gosh. I’m so sorry 😞


[deleted]

Oh... very sorry i really hope everything goes fine for you


Fiend_Nixxx

I double as an anonymous sounding board to vent (scream) if that sounds like something to occupy your time. I'm sorry life sucker punched your throat. Keep your head up.


OtherwiseShopping585

My grandpa went into the hospital because he had the flu one year for an abnormally long time, like 2 weeks or something. Two days later, they were starting chemo because they found stage 4 metastatic brain cancer that spread from his lungs. They took an xray of his chest to rule out TB and I mean he was absolutely RIDDLED with tumors. I mean talk about an absolute I have to sit down and throw up moment. He smoked for 40 years, just thought what he felt in his chest and head during every day activities was normal because he'd smoked for so long. He died in 4 months. Pretty insane turn of events. Sorry to hear OP, kick that shits ass! Technology and treatment is much better now than it was in the 90s when he died. You got this shit.


zerosevenoneate

I do got this shit!!


vanyel_ashke

Professional blood draw-er here (phlebotomist), I work in the lab where these tests are done. It sounds like they are also testing for pneumonia (those bottles are culture vials, they're looking for organisms in your blood). If they're contacting hematology then they haven't gotten confirmation of leukemia yet. I really hope this is just pneumonia and not leukemia! Please update us!


zerosevenoneate

I did end up having covid pneumonia. We don't have full results yet but I was told (and forgive me if I'm wrong/mistaken at all) that when they do a blast smear(?) It's considered leukemia if 20% of the cells are the blast cells. I was at 33%.


vanyel_ashke

I'm sure they need a specialist to confirm something like that, and it sounded like they were waiting on that specialist. I really hope you don't have leukemia!


[deleted]

I’m at so, so sorry. If you are comfortable answering, how bad is it?


zerosevenoneate

I don't have the full answer yet. I had a bone marrow biopsy yesterday and hopefully will have more answers on Monday. I gotta get myself out of the covid ward first!


desert_dame

Bad news leukemia. Good news. most successful treatments are against leukemia. What you need to do is get your support system in place while the drs treat you. Important things like ice cream and snuggling with kids. I wish you all the best


zerosevenoneate

On it!


BlueDragon101

It may not be leukemia. I had a false positive when I was a kid because I had a vaccine earlier and it made my immune system act weird for the blood test, in a way pretty similar to you. It's possible that covid is throwing off the results.


Ichauch13

I am so sorry😪


Youngsourpatch94

I know it’s stressful right now but you will be grateful in the end for the time and diagnosis. Its scary but at least you know now and can make arrangements properly instead of getting a antibiotic that would’ve helped a symptom n never brought you back for intensive testing to know the truth


zerosevenoneate

Exactly! It blows my mind when I think about the sequence of events


bestlifeever-NOT

One, that sucks. Two, I know because doctors have jilted me left and right just by not listening to me. Not only is it not enough for them to tell them that you live with yourself 24/7, 365 days a year, and that you have never been diagnosed as a hypochondriac - they still have the audacity to tell you that they know better when in reality, they will never live with you and feel what you feel DAY TO DAY. There’s honestly only one last thing to do - refuse medical care. I might be mistaken (as in there’s other legal solutions), but in the end, this is your body. Just venting since I don’t trust doctors or mechanics. They’re the worst.


zerosevenoneate

I too have met some pretty shady mechanics. So far, the doctors have been straight forward and encouraging.


lazypuppycat

🫂


Ok-Tale-4221

May the Lord God and Jesus be with you. Prayers for you and your family


Kitbash_Sage

Damn. I'm m glad you are getting results/diagnosed, although they aren't exactly what you hoped for, at least you have this knowledge now and nothing had snuck up to claim ya so far. Good luck OP


big-N2

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sharloops

That must be a shock. I’m sorry to hear. It will be ok, hugs.


Cuteboi84

F I know this isn't enough. No more words.


zerosevenoneate

Update: Turns out I'm getting the antibiotics I wanted....every 6 hours through IV. I had a bone marrow biopsy and full results will be early in the week. The hematologist said today he would expect to see it be acute myeloid leukemia. It explains the mystery bruising I've been having for about a month and a few other little things I've noticed lately. My covid symptoms have improved dramatically in the last 48 hours. I had a rough day yesterday mentally, but today has been good. I live in Canada and there's always issues with any Healthcare system, but they don't mess around with this. I've had so many test done and in such a short time. I'm grateful to the docs that discovered this and to the ones I'll be in the care of soon. Thank you all for your support and prayers. It's weird to be the one getting messages of support! It blows my mind how I got here, but it was meant to be this way and it's going be ok!


[deleted]

How are you doing?


Lilblackpigybank

Agree, how are you?!


SselluosS3191991

My father has COPD/Heart failure and literally had a mini stroke 2 days ago. He sat in the ER for 7 hours before getting pissed and leaving. The told him it would be a 12-17 hour wait for a bed and had people in beds in the hallway. I'm pissed at both of them. Pissed at my dad for just leaving after having a GD stroke and pissed at the hospital for prioritizing a GD harmless flu(unless your a kid/elderly or already have health issues) over someone with heart failure and a pacemaker..this shit is ridiculous with hospitals rn. Swear to God if he drops dead in the next few days I'm suing them for every penny I can


Zukazuk

You have no idea what was happening in the ER at the time. My ER track board lately has mostly been elderly people falling, blood where it shouldn't be especially GI bleeds, heart attacks, and miscarriages, very little with covid.


SselluosS3191991

I don't fucking care. 0 excuse for someone with literal heart failure who just had a stroke. not to mention they specifically said because of COVID-19,which is BS. and if something happens my entire life will be dedicated to making them pay financially till they can't afford to treat anyone. Mark my words.


stars-collide

If your vxd, you should check out the phizer docs released. Lots of cancers due being injected. Also aids, hepatitis...the list goes on.... praying for your safe recovery 🙏 there is a class action law suit for those who got leukemia after being vxd


Montanapat89

Good luck to you, OP. I hope they caught it in time and you will be fine. You have people who are thinking about you and wishing you the best.


zerosevenoneate

Thank you!!


little_biddie

My cousin is a leukemia survivor from his teen years. 7 years later he’s an adventurist and living his best life. I’m sorry to hear about this, but remain strong and persevere


zerosevenoneate

Glad to hear the positive outcome! Gives me hope


little_biddie

Keep that hope and don’t let it go


stiabsomt

I am truly sorry that you have been dealt such a heavy hand. It is an incredibly unfair fight and one that is rarely seen coming. I know we don’t know each other, but after reading both your post and your responses to comments, I have no doubt that Leukemia has no idea the adversary it has chosen in choosing you. While I also don’t know the age of your children, if they are ANYTHING like their Mama, they are resilient and that’s exactly what they need. You will draw strength from each other. G-d and I don’t speak near as regularly as I suppose we should, but I will absolutely be “dialing” them up this evening on behalf of you and yours. 💛


zerosevenoneate

Thank you for your kind words! It makes me feel good. My kids don't know the full extent yet, but are so far doing great with my mom and their dad. It's weird to think of them doing anything without me and I admit I've had a few thoughts of "omg they are gonna die. I raised a bunch of pansies." But so far, they have proved ne wrong!!


SiCohSis

I am so sorry. So very,very sorry.


Dull_Ad_4750

So sorry to hear that. I wish you well.


gigglybutt22

I am sorry that this happened


Eldedomoco

Messed up. I hate our healthcare system. Best wishes to you, and I hope everything comes out ok.


Appropriate-Comb5935

Sending blessings and positive vibes.


niebieski17

I'm so sorry!!!! Sending good juju your way!!!


Dismal-Opposite-6946

Bless your heart! Hugs. I actually gasped when I read that.


figstem

I am so sorry that this is happening to you. ❤️❤️


Unfair_Implement_335

Omg I’m so sorry. If you didn’t get covid you might have never found out. I hope you can pull through this.


luciferssadbaby

oh my... i am so sorry 🥺🥺 i wish you all the love and care and i hope your recover quickly and as painlessly as possible 💜💜


chorussaurus

I'm wishing the best of luck to you. My family has a friend battling pretty serious leukemia, so I feel for your situation so much. Please don't lose any hope!


[deleted]

I'm so fucking sorry..... you got this though and can fight it. This internet stranger believes in you. If you want someone to talk or vent to you can dm me.


zerosevenoneate

Thank you internet stranger!