Life isn't always fair.

Last month, Hubby went for his 6 month check up. He goes 2X a year for high blood pressure, hi cholesterol and diabetes. All of which were very mild and well under control. This time they also ran a hemoglobin count. I think it was a wise move because his white cell count was super high. They immediately ran another with the same results. Diagnosis: Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, a disease that usually affects only those over 50 and usually very common, with very little medication needed. Most live with it for 15-20 years with no more than frequent monitoring. My hubby went thru bone marrow exam a Cat scan and of course more blood tests which showed an aggressive streak. The lymph nodes were quite swollen and close to his stomach which needed to have chemotherapy to reduce. So, that's what he just finished, 3 days of chemo. He will have 3 more days in April and probably May. Then they will do another cat scan to see if the meds are working. We knew we couldn't not tell the kids and family so made a point of letting them know. We weren't sure what the meds would do. He had absolutely NO effects from it. The only thing is keeping from cuts, bruises and other peoples infections. He hates being reminded........lol. He is an active man who hates to relax and "take it easy" Let me know if you are being treated for the same. It would be interesting knowing how your doing. If you do, Prayers and good wishes go with this for you and your family. I myself have a very good feeling about it all.