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APL diagnosis What is this ?

 
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leehatton
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 24, 2008 3:35 pm    Post subject: APL diagnosis Reply with quote
Hi All,

My girlfriend has just been diagnosed with APL (AML M3) and is about to start chemo (the AML-15 spanish method of treatment, if this means anything to you)

If anyone has been through this or has any info at all, please let me know.

Thanks

Lee
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PostPosted: Thu Sep 25, 2008 11:23 am    Post subject: Re: APL diagnosis Reply with quote
Hi Lee. I am very sorry about your girlfriend's cancer. I am not familiar with APL or the "spanish method of treatment". I do know a little about AML and even more about ALL since my father died of ALL this month 2 years ago.

The greatest danger with any Leukemia is that the blood counts will either get so high or so low that the body becomes vulnerable to infections. Do all you can to keep her immune system strong. Keep her away for individuals who are infections.

You and your girlfriend are in my thoughts and prayers.
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leehatton
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PostPosted: Thu Sep 25, 2008 3:32 pm    Post subject: Re: APL diagnosis Reply with quote
Hi Jim, thanks for the relply.

From what I have read, APL is a sub-type of AML, so is also known at AML -M3. Other than that, im not to sure about the details of it. The low immune system would explain why she has been put in an isolation room etc.

If anyone else has any info, I would be most grateful to hear it.

Lee

(PS big thanks to kiwi24 for all the help and advise on the PM)
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