I found out that my mom's last two blood tests showed an increasing amount of white blood cells, which are produced by the bone marrow. She just had more blood work, and if the numbers are steady with the previous results, it can mean two things: myeloproliferative disorder or leukemia (according to the doctor). She will then have bone marrow extracted, and we'll know for sure.
Myeloproliferative disorder comes in several types, but has a 0% survival rate. I'm not sure how long she would have left if she had it, though. Leukemia, on the other hand, I don't know about. All I know is that it is a cancer of the bone marrow that is difficult to survive from. And it is painful to have marrow extracted.
I am writing this for two reasons:
1. Because it will help me grasp the situation. I can no longer sit in self-pity and denial with brief emotional intermissions of reality.
And 2. If I do not log on for a while, or I don't talk much, this would be why. I will first post an update blog to let everyone know what her status is..
Cross your fingers and pray for her tonight, and every night afterward..Please..And I do not want people's pity, only understanding..
This would not be the first mother I lost-I was abandoned by my biological mother-but it would hurt just the same, maybe worse..
I'll keep you posted..Just look for a follow-up blog in the next couple weeks..