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Me and Leuk

Too tired to sleep

I’ve been a bit sporadic in writing posts. The last few days I’ve gotten real tired, well more like exhausted. I’ve been fine in the morning and early afternoon but by 5pm I’ve had (Read More)

Me and Leuk

June 2016 blood test results

Well, the numbers for my most current blood test are a bit better. All my counts have fluctuated up and down but stayed at a relative plateau since November of 2013. That’s good news. (Read More)

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Leuk and stress

Note: This post is based on my own feelings about the relationship between stress and leukemia. The very fact that it is based on my opinion means it is not scientific. I can’t say (Read More)

Me and Leuk / Thoughts

Don’t toss your jewel away

Yesterday a woman tied a weighted bag to her body and jumped in the bay. She had kids and a loving husband. Now before I go any further I should say she apparently was (Read More)

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Staying out of the rabbit hole

[Editors note: This post is about how to overcome the beginning symptoms of depression. If you are experiencing serious depression you should seek professional help. Please read my Disclaimer page.] Sometimes leukemia can make (Read More)

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Blood test results Feb 23, 2016

I’ve updated my Score Card page. The most current lab test showed a slight increase. I am slowly creeping up in numbers but still doing okay according to my doctor. My White Blood Cell (Read More)

Me and Leuk / Thoughts

Nasty cold bug

One of the goals of my blog is to show that we can keep Leuk from robbing the time we have. That we can live a normal, though somewhat different, life. Many will beat (Read More)

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Protect who you are

When I received the news that Leuk had come into my life, I was hesitant to introduce him to anyone. I felt that if I told my friends I had leukemia they would treat (Read More)