Cheryl

[Guest guest]

Dear Cheryl,

I think we now have a better picture of what you are facing from your latest

explanation and I must say that I am impressed with the way you are managing and

internalizing all of this information. For me, it took a while to be able to

process the information, but in my case, I didn't have a support group or a CML

specialist. If the truth be known, I didn't know there were oncologists who

specialized in CML, that's how informed I was. I knew next to nothing and my

doctor for reasons of his own kept me in the dark and always told me how well I

was doing. I didn't even know how to read the cbc's.

After joining a support group, I got a real eye opener, that I was not doing

well, as I learned how to read my own cbc. I always want to know how and where

I stand, so it was very disturbing and disappointing to me when I realized I

had been led down the primrose path. I think everyone should have the benefit

of seeing a CML expert at least once to confirm or deny what their local

oncologist has told you if you decide to stick with him/her for treatment. Some

of our subscribers have found that their local oncologists are well informed and

are satisfied with their treatment, but sometimes we need to listen to our inner

voice. In light of your present circumstance, don't become your lesser self,

but stand strong and look to your higher self for your strength.

You will find a lot of support here and we hope that whatever you choose to do

will be the right decision and it will be an informed one. Everyone here has

your best interest at heart, but in the end, the choice is yours. I send you

blessings and prayers that all will be done in accordance with the latest and

best medicine.

Hands & hearts,

Lottie Duthu