Re: [CML] Newly Diagnosed

[JEFF VICKI SCARBORO]

Hi Wendy,   Welcome to the group. I've only been a member a short while but have found hearing other people's stories very comforting. I know how difficult the dx is. Your mind is reeling and just saying the C in cancer is ultimate shell shock. If possible, try to stay in the moment. I started reading a book called Kitchen Table Wisdom stories that heal. It has offered a lot of perspective about life and value of the current moment. I've also found journaling, on my computer, a great way to perform a "brain dump." I was having difficulty shutting off my mind at night and getting ahead of myself. You may find some comfort in that.   Also, as another member told me, when you first get dx,  your dealing with all the emotions and your blood levels haven't evened out it's absolutely draining. Now is the time to let other help and take the help in any way it comes. I've been on Gleevec for one month and have found in the last week that I feel a lot better. Hydration is a key ingredient. Drink the fluids as much as possible.   Keep us posted on your progress. Stay positive, this is something you CAN LIVE WITH.   Take care and blessings,   Vicki dx 6/9/05 Gleevec 400 mg 6/18/05 ----- Original Message ----- From: Wendy Bradburn To: CML@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, July 16, 2005 6:40 AM Subject: [CML] Newly Diagnosed Hello,   My name is Wendy and I was diagnosed with CML this past Wednesday.  This is turned out to be more difficult for me to deal with than I thought it would be.  I knew there was the possibility of it while I was going through all the tests but to be told you have cancer is devastating.  I have been reading up on it and the treatment of Gleevec but I don't really have any idea what to expect.  I also have a mass the found during a routine mammogram so I have to have that biopsied next week to determine what it is before they can start the Gleevec.  The thoughts of having two separate types of cancer is beyond devastating.  Any advice any of you could give me would be greatly appreciated.  What to look for, what to expect, etc.  My family is supportive but they don't know what it's like to have cancer as none of them have it.  Please help.   Thank you so very much.   Wendy New! Sign up for local CML support group meetings in your local community at http://cml.meetup.com Apply for Commercial Real Estate loans online and submit your deal to dozens of hungry lenders in just minutes. Loan programs for all types of business and commercial real estate. Apply anytime at http://realestatezoo.com CML (Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia Support List) --------------------------------- Part Of CMLHope.Com An International Community Of CML Patients For more information: http://cmlhope.com Post Message: cml@yahoogroups.com Subscribe:  [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:  [EMAIL PROTECTED] Change To No Mail/Web: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Change To Digest: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Change To Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] List Help: [EMAIL PROTECTED]  CML Group Web Site http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CML YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS  Visit your group "CML" on the web.    To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:  [EMAIL PROTECTED]    Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.