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Apr 03, 2008, 07:19 PM
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well...
I didnt know how to start about this still in shock I guess Well we took my bro to the doctor cause he been sick a lot just to be sure Not thinking to much of it Well doc called today afternoon, he's got the bloodtestresults back So we went there and i dont really remember much of what he said cept the word cancer and leukemia and more tests tomorrow and something about starting treatment soon So.. my brother has leukemia... He's only 12 F&&& THIS WORLD WHY
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Apr 03, 2008, 07:27 PM
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((((Blue)))) I am so sorry to hear about your brother. With all you and he have been thru this just sorta hits even harder, huh?
I hope you know that cancer is curable sometimes. Just be there for him and take time for yourself, too. I know it sucks, hun....just hang in there....we are here for you. 
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Apr 03, 2008, 07:30 PM
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Apr 03, 2008, 08:16 PM
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Blue, I am so incredibly sorry about this. My son is only 12 and I don't know what I'd do. I'm keeping your family in my prayers. Please take care.
Mary Alice
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Apr 03, 2008, 09:32 PM
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My daughter is 12, and I just can't imagine!
Blue93, my heartfelt thoughts are with you, brother, family and friends during the time.
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Apr 03, 2008, 09:34 PM
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<font color="purple">((((((((((Blue & Bro)))))))))) </font>
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#7
Apr 04, 2008, 09:40 AM
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Oh Blue, I am thinking of you.
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#8
Apr 04, 2008, 09:53 AM
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thx for the replies
went to the hosp today, lots of tests.. Just came home. He's asleep. Think we all are worn out now I know the way they treat cancer has gotten much better over the last years etc but what if he doesnt.. what if it doesnt work for him And chemotherapy.. they said they want to start chemotherapy as soon as possible... that aint an easy thing to go trough either... I wish I could take this away for him I would trade places with him if I could I mean... what's next... when are things going our way for a change... It's just... welll... life SUCKS ^%$^%&^&^$&^*($E##@#@##@!!!
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Apr 04, 2008, 01:00 PM
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((((((((Blue)))))))) i know it's way easier said than done but try and hang in there, try and be positive and strong for your bro....we're all here for you. |
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Apr 04, 2008, 07:48 PM
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i know... it just another thing piling on top of everything else.. I mean... g&^%^i just dont know anymore sometimes
I can;t lose him. I just cant
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Apr 04, 2008, 08:42 PM
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(((((((((((Lucas))))))))))))))
Trust me hon, I know what this feels like. I really really hope with all of my heart that he will be alright. I believe in him and his strength. He can get through this, I am sure of it.
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Apr 04, 2008, 11:12 PM
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thx
i hope so... cant do this alone
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Apr 05, 2008, 11:34 AM
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(( Blue ))
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Apr 05, 2008, 01:01 PM
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((blue))))))))
I have known a few kids who have beat leukemia... Its one that is curable. I will pray for your brother and you muffy |
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Apr 05, 2008, 01:32 PM
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yeah
i suppose sigh
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Apr 05, 2008, 02:43 PM
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Blue first let me say that i am so very sorry that this is happening to your family but i want you to stay positive. I hate to say it this way but if you are going to get cancer...leukemia would be the one you would want. They survival rates are so high its amazing. I know i sound crazy for saying it that way but i have had 3 friends with cancer and two of them had leukemia. The one girl Emma was only 6 when she got it and the other Christian was10. But they are both healthy now and doing great. Try to just be there for him and help him through it. I know with my friend christian she still had so much fun with it. WHen she lost her hair she got all different colored wigs and then she and her sister would go in the store then come out and change wigs and keep doing that and people would be so confused! FInd fun things to do with him to still let him feel like a kid.
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Apr 05, 2008, 03:06 PM
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yeah i guess thats true also
but i just i dont know things keep happening you know its hard to keep feeling positive i guess we cant go out without trusted adult cause these *&$^$##$# friends of my dad are still out there somewhere Know where we live and its gonna be frickin two years of chemo.. i just hate seeing him hurt and nothing i can do about it... i just i dont know im having such a hard time staying positive, being there for him, kick myself out of bed every day etc i dunno I guess im just feeling sorry for myself
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Apr 05, 2008, 04:27 PM
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lucas baby im always here ok? when you feel rough i want you to rant at me.i want you to yell at me. its very tough going through this and i know how close you and jasper are. ill always be here for yas. i know you tend to keep quiet hon, but whenever you feel bad im happy to listen or talk. and i can make a private room too if u like. there aresome people who can associate with you. i sure they wont mind helping you thru as well. cuz ur lovly
 take care, say hi to jasper for me. oh btw. my mate pippa thinks your names are the coolest *hugs tight* dot
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Apr 06, 2008, 10:52 AM
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(((((lucas))))))
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Apr 06, 2008, 02:31 PM
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(((BLUE))). I am sorry that you are struggling at this time. I an sorry foryour family as well. Just try to make the best out of a bad situation, and try to be there for your brother and yourself. Take care. PM anytime. Soidhonia
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Apr 07, 2008, 02:25 PM
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We went to the hosp today for more information from the test they'd done last week, i assume.
Turns out it is acute myolegenous (sp?) leukemia. Rather rare in children cause its mostly older adults that get this type children almost always get acute lymphoblastic leukemia (again sp?). They added something to it but I can't remember the name... But there are two types of aml, one that has to do with other disceases and one that well, isn't. My brother has the 2nd one. Treatment is pretty much the same though.. They want to start with chemo soon. They want him to go to the hosp tomorrow and then they'll start chemo wednesday probably. They said the first 3,4,5 months are supposed to be the hardest because of the large doses of chemo.. This is like the first round. After this he'll get chemo in low doses.. sort of to make sure it won't return. Total treatment time; 2 years if everyone goes as planned. Percentage of people that make it to remission is 60-80 %. People alive 5 years after remission: 50% They said he has an advantage being a child though... so let's hope it goes well and won't come back... pff... what a day. I sooooo do not want to leave him in the hosp tomorrow... I gotta be strong for him, he doesn't need to worry about me or anything as well.. But damn... sometimes i just dont know... Blue
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Apr 07, 2008, 06:54 PM
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((((((((Blue93 ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
I will pray for the best for your brother please remember to take care of yourself too |
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Apr 07, 2008, 10:15 PM
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 <font color="purple">I just looked it up on Wikipedia: </font><blockquote><div id="quote"><font class="small">Quote:</font> The overall cure rate in children is 85%, and about 50% of adults have long-term disease-free survival </div></font></blockquote><font class="post"> So I guess his age gives him a 35% boost </font> |
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Apr 08, 2008, 03:00 PM
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yeah i guess it depends on what site you look at though
also aml is different from all or all kinds of leukemia together And remission and 5 years after remission (officially 'cured') are to different things too but i'll ask his doctor cause now i'm not sure anymore! but yeah the younger the better ironically.. He went into the hospital today... I hate the idea that he is there alone. :/ Blue
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Apr 08, 2008, 06:02 PM
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5 year survival rate (after remission) AML: 40%
for kids about 50% (also depending on wich kind of aml)
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