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Offline lovingdaughter

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Dads new diagnosis
« on: February 27, 2007, 05:05:50 pm »
  Today my dad was diagnosed with acute leukemia. My mom called to give me the news & said that IF he does chemo, he MIGHT go into remission if not it will only progress rapidly. His oncologist has never dealt with a patient who also is HIV Pos. but is going to contact his HIV doctor. because of this he could not give any definitive answers, prognoses etc. My mom also said that she doesn't believe that he will agree to chemo (I agree with her) He watched his sister die of cancer & the horrible way it made her sick and told us he would never go through that. 

  I don;t know what else to say right now,,, just needed to tell someone!!!


                                                                 Lisa
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Offline Teresa

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Re: Dads new diagnosis
« Reply #1 on: February 27, 2007, 05:10:59 pm »
Lisa,

Im so sorry to hear the news about your Dad. Know that I will be praying for you, your dad, and your mom!

Hugs
Teresa
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Hubby HIV+ 5/5/06
CD4:320
  %: 26.7
 VL: <20
Atripla (started it 8/24/06)

Offline Moffie65

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Re: Dads new diagnosis
« Reply #2 on: February 27, 2007, 05:33:38 pm »
Lisa,

It is important that you keep up with us here, as there are so many who have also experienced this and maybe some can help you cope with what is now happening in your life.  If his doctor needs any help with the HIV thing, please don't hesitate to steer him towards this site, as the articles here are really a fabulous source for not only us but doctors as well.

Praying for you and your family.

Love.
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and 362 to heterosexuals.
This doesn't mean that God doesn't love heterosexuals,
It's just that they need more supervision.
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Offline J.R.E.

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Re: Dads new diagnosis
« Reply #3 on: February 27, 2007, 06:09:46 pm »
Dear Lisa,

Sorry to hear about your fathers leukemia diagnosis. Understand, that we are here for you, as you and your mom have to be there for your dad. He needs to be supported in whatever decision he makes, so continue to be there for him. This is what he needs right now.


((((HUGS & LOVE & ENERGY)))) going out to you and your family------Ray
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 Tested positive in 1985,.. In October of 2003, My t-cell count was 16, Viral load was over 500,000, Percentage at that time was 5%. I started on  HAART on October 24th, 2003.

 UPDATED: As of April, 2nd 2024,Viral load Undetectable.
CD 4 @593 /  CD4 % @ 18 %

Lymphocytes,total-3305 (within range)

cd4/cd8 ratio -0.31

cd8 %-57

72 YEARS YOUNG

Offline Andy Velez

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Re: Dads new diagnosis
« Reply #4 on: February 27, 2007, 06:12:41 pm »
Hi Lisa,

Sorry to hear about this latest turn. Thanks for letting us know. Sometimes things look real dark but there's always hope where there's life, and that's not just an empty cliche. It's true. Please keep us posted on how things go.

Cheers,
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Offline koi1

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Re: Dads new diagnosis
« Reply #5 on: February 27, 2007, 09:11:27 pm »
Lisa, I know that cancer is scary. My brother in-law went through chemo last year and is doing fine now. I hope your Dad will explore his treatment options and not give up. Attitude is often the most critical when dealing with tough diseases. My thoughts are with you.

hugs,

rob
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diagnosed on 11/20/06 viral load 23,000  cd4 97    8%
01/04/07 six weeks after diagnosis vl 53,000 cd4 cd4 70    6%
Began sustiva truvada 01/04/07
newest labs  drawn on 01/15/07  vl 1,100    cd4 119    7%
Drawn 02/10/07
cd4=160 viral load= 131 percentage= 8%
New labs 3/10/07 (two months on sustiva truvada
cd4 count 292  percentage 14 viral load undetectable

Offline marc11864

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Re: Dads new diagnosis
« Reply #6 on: February 27, 2007, 09:21:14 pm »
Lisa,

I'm so sorry to hear about this. I'm know it will be a difficult thing to deal with. He is very lucky to have the family that he does. Your concern is felt in this thread.

I offer my prayers to you both.
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Offline tigger2376

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Re: Dads new diagnosis
« Reply #7 on: February 27, 2007, 10:37:54 pm »
Oh sweetheart i'm sorry its upsetting you so much. Try and be strong for your dad, we are all thinking of him, but we're here for you xx
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Offline Life

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Re: Dads new diagnosis
« Reply #8 on: February 27, 2007, 11:34:44 pm »
Lisa, fear is only natural...   Remember, this is your Dad's journey as well as yours and the rest of the family.   Don't think for a second that just because one had a bad experience that this to shall be your Dad's lot as well.   This is a time for hope and not despair,  love and not worry.   Support the family, support yourself in any means you have available, including us here... There are so many who have dealt with similar circumstances that are right here in these rooms alive and living...

You and your Dad are in our hearts,

Love,
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