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    Derek

    Derek

    Derek's blog posts

    Patient voices Acute myeloid leukaemia - my diagnosis

    My name is Derek. I am 44 and live with my wife & 2 dogs  in Lanarkshire.

    Patient voices My treatment for acute myeloid leukaemia - In the haemotology unit

    It's been a bit topsy turvey the last week or so.

    Patient voices Cycle Two of my Treatment

    I've been enjoying several days at home after the end of Cycle 2 of my treatment. I'm due back into hospital in a few days time to begin Cycle 3 chemotherapy. Whilst the care I have been receiving is excellent, it is so good to get back home.

    Patient voices Holistic Care

    I've now completed Cycle 3 of my chemotherapy treatment. I was unsure how this would go as the dosage of chemotherapy was significantly higher, albeit only over 5 days.

    Patient voices Into my fourth and last cycle of treatment

    I'm now well and truly into my fourth and last cycle of chemotherapy. I have felt stronger at the start of each cycle which I put down to the excellent care I am receiving and the, fortunately for me, positive response my body has to that care.

    Patient voices Home After My Last Cycle

    I'm now home after completing my last cycle of chemotherapy. The cycle of course includes the time for my blood counts to fall down (as expected) and then climb to a level where it's safe enough for me to go home whilst they climb back to normality.
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