Husband will cmml

Good morning 

I am new to this forum, my husband has just been told he has cmml, been for lots of tests and only option seems to be a stem cell transplant, his brother and sister are not a match and Anthony Nolan do not have a match, so not much can be done at this time.

He has gone very quiet on me and not really talking much, would appreciate any help advise any one could offer Please , have been looking at some herbal option to try and keep his platelets up we do eat well, but if there is anyone who can recommend anything I am willing to listen, any advise ?  We just have to go back for blood tests to see how his platelets are, not sure what happens if they drop, dr has said lets just keep an eye ? Read lots of books but help from other people I'm sure would be the best advise.

 

  • Hi duckpondgirl and welcome to the forum.

    I'm sorry that your husband has cmml and that there currently isn't a match for him to have a stem call transplant.

    I know you're hoping to seek help from other people so I just wanted to put you in touch with [@Squashboy]‍ as he has had cmml since 2016. Now I've mentioned him in this post he'll hopefully be along when he can to share his advice and journey with you so far.

    I know you've done some research already but I'm going to include some information we have about this diagnosis on our website for you to have a look at as well. I hope it helps but if you have any questions or would like to chat to someone about this do give our cancer nurses a call. They're available Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m on 0808 800 4040.

    The Bloodwise website specialises in blood cancers and may prove to be a good source of information and support too.

    If you are considering any herbal options do make sure you and your husband discuss this with his medical team first to see if it is suitable for him to have at this moment in time.

    Kind regards, 

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

  • Hi

    Thank you Steph for making contact

    Annabel