Lord Pendragon
First Post
Angelsboi,
If your white-count is that low, then you must be in a hepa-filtered environment at the hospital now? I know how isolating that can be, but hang in there! The internet is your friend, and so are we.
A little over a year ago, I was diagnosed with leukemia, or cancer of the blood. During chemotherapy, there were times when my white-count was under 200. At that point, it's into the hepa-filtered room to avoid infection! Even worse, there are things already in the human body (fungus, mostly) that can prove dangerous with a weakened immune system.
But the most important thing to remember is to remain positive. Don't let the treatment, or the isolation, or the talk about disease drive you into depression. You have to remain active, if not exactly cheerful.
Bring your nurses chocolates. They love that stuff. Seriously, for me, the nurses were a big part of the reason I was able to deal with a year of on-and-off inpatient chemotherapy as well as I did. They're amazing people. Find a few that you like, and bond away.
For me my family was a tremendous source of strength. My mother, father, and brother were by my side for my entire struggle--and are still to this day. I'm glad that the same is true for you. Let your family, friends, loved ones support you.
Other than that, there's not much else to say. Live.
If your white-count is that low, then you must be in a hepa-filtered environment at the hospital now? I know how isolating that can be, but hang in there! The internet is your friend, and so are we.
A little over a year ago, I was diagnosed with leukemia, or cancer of the blood. During chemotherapy, there were times when my white-count was under 200. At that point, it's into the hepa-filtered room to avoid infection! Even worse, there are things already in the human body (fungus, mostly) that can prove dangerous with a weakened immune system.
But the most important thing to remember is to remain positive. Don't let the treatment, or the isolation, or the talk about disease drive you into depression. You have to remain active, if not exactly cheerful.
Bring your nurses chocolates. They love that stuff. Seriously, for me, the nurses were a big part of the reason I was able to deal with a year of on-and-off inpatient chemotherapy as well as I did. They're amazing people. Find a few that you like, and bond away.
For me my family was a tremendous source of strength. My mother, father, and brother were by my side for my entire struggle--and are still to this day. I'm glad that the same is true for you. Let your family, friends, loved ones support you.
Other than that, there's not much else to say. Live.
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But it all worked out in the end, and I hope and pray it does for you as well.
