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73 yr old Dad just diagnosed w/AML Leukemia

Post a new topicby livingwith on Fri Mar 20, 2009 4:28 pm

I’m trying to find out what to expect in the next few months. My Dad, who already has Emphysema and is on Oxygen most all the time, was diagnosed 3/5/09 with Acute Leukemia (AML) which was categorized as “aggressive”. With his other conditions and age, the best decision my parents could make was no Chemo/Therapy - it would not be practical and most likely more painful than taking the natural course. Doctor mentioned 1 - 4 months. Does anyone know what I can realistically expect...Read the full article
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