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Thanks for your replies everyone. Your support means the world to me. I am not on this board very often as I usually stay on the records board and do BVRI lookups, so I appreciate your thoughts. I am just going to phone my mum to tell her. That will be hard. We almost lost her in may so I don't want to upset her. I have lots of family support as all four of my brothers and my sister live close by. Bob is an only child and his parents have both died so we are his family. Thanks again Teresa

Teresa I am sure that you will feel better when you have seen the cancer doctor and have a clearer idea of what is going on. In the meantime, try to stay positive. I know everyone on GR will be thinking of you and your husband. ((()))) nell

Teresa, sending you a big hug. I know just what you are going through. Almost 6 years ago my husband Doug was diagnosed with leukaemia at the age of 53. He had gone to our doctor because he was feeling tired and run down and had some blood tests. When he went for the results he was told he had a blood disorder and an appointment was made at our local hospital. I wasn't able to go with him so our adult daughter went. The consultant just said 'This type of leukaemia affects many people over the age of 50 and most don't know they have it because any symptoms are put down to age'. This was the first time leukaemia had been mentioned and, like you, we were devastated. The type that Doug has (and Jeremy Beadle has just been diagnosed with) is Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia or CLL and has one of the slowest rates of advancement. Doug goes for check ups every 3 to 4 months at the hospital, where his blood is tested and he is weighed. The consultant feels the glands in his armpits and his stomach for any enlargement of his liver or spleen. Once a year he has a full body scan for a more detailed examination of his organs. They also ask if he has had any persistant chest infections or colds, but are not worried by normal coughs and colds. He is not on any medication for his CLL and, apart from around the check up appointment, we tend to forget Doug has it. Doug's white blood cell count fluctuates occasionally, but mostly it's stable. If you need to talk, please e-mail me - through Genes first and we can privately mail if you like, or just talk on this thread. Love and hugs to you and Bob Sue & Doug xxxx

Teresa, what a shock that must be, sending positive thoughts your way.... Jacquie xxxx

Hope this helps my mother in law had this for many years she had also had 2 other cancer operations. but she didnt die with it she died of old age at 86. So keep your chins up and hope for the best {{{{HUGS}}}}Linda

Teresa - l am sorry to hear this, but there is so much that can be done now.Take care,hugs and love to you both. jude sarf wales xx

will be thinking of you and try to keep your spirits up. xxxxx

Prayers to you and Bob, from Cheshire,England. Heather

Teresa, So sorry to read about your bad news. Sending you and your family lots of postive throughts, hugs and prayers across the miles. Elizabeth

Teresa, what can I say to you? All that comes to mind is that miracles do happen and trust that your friends give you and your family the support that you will all need. I am sure that with the medical resources which are to hand today your husband will come through and you will have many years together. God bless you both. Ann

I am very sorry, I hope the appointment is soon. I have heard that that kind can be kept in abeyance. Thinking of you all, :-) Joy

I am so sorry but I hope they will be able to help and I will say a prayer for you (((((hugs)))))

Sending my best wishes to you all across the miles! Love and take care Lorr x x x

Teresa - You know we're all here to support you and Bob. If there is ANYTHING I can do please do not hesitate to contact me. I am always here if you want to talk love becx

Teresa I'm so sorry to hear this and do hope the specialist has some more positive news for your husband. Thinking of you both. Sue

omg teresa! im lost for words. you must be so upset hun.i know i would be. heres a great big hug and i hope that everything turns out fine (((((hug))))))) love susie

Hi Teresa I am so sorry to hear about your hubby, you must be very worried. Before you panic too much about what the doctor said though I should wait and see what the cancer doctor has to say. I think your doctor was very thoughtless saying what he did. I'm sure that he thought it would make you feel better and was probably trying to tell you what a slow cancer it was. He also probably meant 15 years without any treatment. Your doctor also may not know about the latest treatments etc. He isn't the expert and hopefully when you do see the 'real' expert he will be able to explain more fully. Will be thinking about you and your family and hoping that things look brighter soon. Chrissie

Oh Teresa, I have no words. (((((hug)))))

Oh Teresa - BIG HUG for you. What can I say? We are here for you - anytime Deb

Teresa - I just wish there were words that could help. So desperately sorry about your news. xx