Any Oncologists I Can Talk To On Short Notice?

My father at 76 years old went into the hospital after getting sick a week ago from an infection. It was found he had a fistula and now we find out he has leukemia. They are giving him weeks to live because they can’t fix the fistula due to having cancer. I’m trying to get a second opinion because if it wasn’t for the infection we could try to save his life from cancer. I want to make sure we have to give up like the hospital basically has.

I Have AML, What Can I Expect?

I have been diagnosed with AML. Started as MDS 6 years ago. With my chromosomes being all messed up, I am told the outlook is dismal. What can I expect?

Anyone Familiar With T-PLL?

Imbruvica

I'm on medicare and AARP United Health care and RX plan but they don't cover very much of the cost. I have a grant but it will soon be gone. Any helpful suggestions for affording Imbruvica?

After 8 Years Of Remission It’s Back Again.

Started chemo again. This time 1 treatment a month for 4 months had my first 7 hr treatment on Monday did not go well had a really bad reaction. After being filled with steroids and stomach meds we re started. Just now getting my sea legs and pray I don’t lose my hair. And pray my next treatment on the 29th of Sept goes better they said it should now they know what to expect. Anyone else experiencing this

What Can I Do To Get My White Counts Up Naturally My Leukemia Has Relapsed.

Has Anyone Been On Bosulif For CML That Can Share Your Experience On It?

I Have Been Diagnosed With CMML My Spleen Is Enlarged I Have Been Given 4 Units Of Blood I Want To Know If I Should Get A Second Opinion

I see a doctor oncologist in private practice I take hydroxyruera 500 mg. twice a day, should I get a second opinion, with a cancer center where doctors can consult with other doctors.

I Don't Understand What The Numbers Mean

Hello all and thank you for allowing me to join this group! I was diagnosed with CLL one year ago after my PCP noticed that my while cell count was a little high after being treated for a bad infection in my finger. She watched my bw for 3 months before sending me to a Hematologist, who gave me the diagnosis. This doctor told me that I don't need any treatment and I see her every 3 months for bw and a physical exam, checking my lymph nodes. My white cell count has gone… read more

I Have CLL. What Exactly Am I Watching And Waiting For?

Am I waiting for the pain to reach a threshold? The numbers? The size of my lymph nodes? I am not getting a straight answer from my doctors.