Well, put me on the list. I had COVID a month ago. I had some residual symptoms like a cough and some fatigue, so I chalked it up to Long COVID. Mid last week, I had some other random symptoms, came to Seton and they diagnosed me with leukemia.
I was immediately admitted and have been here ever since. Started a 7 day Chemo protocol on Tuesday. I then have to stay here for a few weeks as I will have zero immune system. They’re wiping all of it out and hopefully it rebuilds. So, I’ll be in the same fucking room for 4+ weeks total. It’s fucking crazy. So out of nowhere.
I’m 40 and in good shape, so I hope that helps my long term chances. Sounds like 50/50 I’ll need a bone marrow transplant. They’ve also had really big advances in targeting certain leukemia types the last 2-3 years, so that’s good for me as well
i have a wife and two kids (5 and 2) at home and not being able to come home to see them every day is heartbreaking. I really hope this regiment goes well and I can do some out patient care in the future as needed.