Mom diagnosed with CML- today

[Guest guest]

Hi Everybody just quickly read through some of your postings. I just

found out a couple of hours ago that my mom has CML. I have been

reading some info and there is sooooo much out there. She has no idea

really of what is going on. I guess she does not ask many questions.

I have never been on one of these group posting. Once I understand a

bit more maybe I will freaking out. Well I am not sure what I am

supposed to do but I will be back in here soon. Thanks for reading!

[Guest guest]

Hi,

Welcome to the group. Boy, you must have found us in record time with

your Mom's diagnosis just today (well yesterday). I'm sure you're

both overwhelmed right now and that's normal but rest assured that as

you learn more, you will feel better and more optimistic.

CML is no longer the deadly disease it once was thanks to advances in

treatments. There are members in this group who have been with us for

many, many years and are still doing well and there's every reason in

the world to expect that your Mom will do just as well.

Feel free to ask any questions you have. We're not a shy bunch and

would be happy to answer anything we can. In the mean time, you may

want to check out our Files section (to the left of the screen).

There, you will find two documents that should help you to understand

the basics, one is called the " CML Glossary " and the other is

called " CML FAQ " . We use alot of acronyms which you no doubt, will

find confusing at the beginning, but give yourself time and you'll be

more at ease before long.

Take care,

Tracey

dx Jan 2002

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> Hi Everybody just quickly read through some of your postings. I just

> found out a couple of hours ago that my mom has CML. I have been

> reading some info and there is sooooo much out there. She has no

idea

> really of what is going on. I guess she does not ask many questions.

> I have never been on one of these group posting. Once I understand

a

> bit more maybe I will freaking out. Well I am not sure what I am

> supposed to do but I will be back in here soon. Thanks for reading!

>