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Hi Anon - The type, and amount, of information that you're trying to absorb right now has to be a bit overwhelming. You've certainly described the situation well in saying it's hard to believe what's going on in your body when you feel so good at the same time.

Last summer I felt a little tired, but I live in Phoenix and it gets extremely hot here (115!) so I thought the weather was affecting me. To make a long story short, it was leukemia, which I learned in an emergency hospitalization. I had absolutely no idea how sick I was until the various diagnostic tests confirmed what was going on. This is actually pretty normal with leukemia. I'm making good progress in treatment, but there continue to be problems that seem to be at odds with the way I feel. It's hard to reconcile sometimes, and I can relate to what you're saying.

Do you have a good support system? What's helping you get through this? Would you like some help to find a support group or other resources? I've met some wonderfully supportive people in my journey with cancer and they've helped a lot. I'd be happy to help you too. Thanks so much for staying in touch.

July 3, 2010 - 1:53pm

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