Hello from Georgia

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Hello, my name is Barbara and I live in the metro Atlanta area. I was

diagnosed with CML last month. Of course, it was a complete shock as I

had a CBC to check my thyroid because I had started gaining weight for

no reason. I had my first blood test today after 1 week of

medicication. Very excited, WBC was down and spleen unltrasound not

enlarged. I have a son getting married on the 26th and hope the fluid

retention problem doesn't kick in, if it's going to, until after the

wedding. I moved my parents (80 & 85) to this area 3 years ago because

my Father has Alzheimers(in a home since Sept) and my Mother's health

is also not good. Since she doesn't drive any longer, I have to do all

the driving, going to check on Dad, doctor, groceries, etc. I'm very

concerned as to the long term effect this medicine/illness will have on

my energy level.

I have spent many hours on the internet learning about this type of

cancer. I look forward to getting to know everyone.

Anyone in this group in the Atlanta area?

Barbara