I am looking for advice on balancing family life with my chronic myelogenous leukemia

By Abid Hussain February 17, 2013 - 10:51am

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Dear Si/Madam,
I was diagnosed in CML since 2 weeks, and it is in beginning stages, my medication is started (nilotirib), please give me advice regarding my family life, relations with wife I, intercourse, and making babies, I'll be than full toy you for a clear answer
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Abid

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Rosa Cabrera RN

Hi Abid,

Have you talked to your doctor about this? Have you discussed your limitations? Keep in mind that CML can have symptoms such as bleeding, bruising, and weakness. So, you should really take the time to learn more about this from your doctor when it comes to having babies and family life.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001596/

Best of luck!

Rosa

February 17, 2013 - 8:34pm

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