Awaiting a diagnosis

Offline Spabes over 5 years ago

Hi all I've just joined here as I'm really struggling atm as I'm awaiting a diagnosis. I potentially have chronic Myelogenous leukemia. They have told be that I need to wait between 6-8 weeks for the results. I'm already just over 2 weeks in, and I'm keeping as busy as possible, attending work as usual. But I'm so exhausted with keeping up the pretense of being 'ok'

Truth be told, I'm a single mum and I'm terrified of what will happen if diagnosed. I suffer with my mental health anyway, but I control this with medication. But then lady who my uncle passed away with lung cancer, and everything is amplified.

Any coping stratagies to help me get thorough the next few weeks? X

Moderator Steph over 5 years ago

Hi Spabes and welcome to the forum.
The waiting can be really tough. In fact, most of our members have said many times that it's the hardest part of the process so will really understand what you're going through at the moment and will hopefully be along soon to offer their support and advice.
I've found some information online which I hope will help but do continue to keep busy and distracted when you can as it will help time go more quickly (even if it doesn't seem like it at the moment).
Do keep chatting to us here as well if you find it helps as our community are very supportive and will do what they can to help you through.
Kind regards,
Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator
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Offline Spabes over 5 years ago in reply to Moderator Steph

Thank you Steph. I found that article helpful.
My specialist called yesterday and my platelets are still elevated, but they haven't increased. Hopefully the specialist results will come back from Cardiff within the next 2/3 weeks.
Jules
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