Sea breeze Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 hi there everyone, have to admit feeling a bit guilty havent been on here in ages... Been living it up all over oz for 2 yrs now back in perth where we started , staying couple more years get some cash togetha and the who knows. the problem is I have just been diagnosed with Leukemia. Im not even sure which sort as i have a specialist appointment this thurs. I had bloods done at the docs after a cold that wouldnt shift and been feeling run down for a while. I would like to hear off anyone who has had anything simular happen to them while living here? does anyone know what the health service is like here in perth? I have no family here just me my boyf and a couple of friends we have made (most alot younger than us) I really dont know how im going to tell my mom she will fall to pieces, she has my nan to worry about back home already. I was going to tell my dad but i feel bad just telling him as i dont feel its fair. I just started work 3 weeks ago so not even sure if i will keep my job although they are very nice. no sympathy please , not being funny but im feeling ok just need some advice off some mature folks thanks xx:hug: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Lovely to hear from you, I wondered how you were going, sorry to hear about your latest news, I won't give you sympathy as I know how you feel about people making a fuss, but I'm here if you ever need to talk. Now have you been to see a specialist, you need to write down a list of questions and find out the answers, I never ask questions and come out more confused than when I go in, you tend to switch off and zone out. Get someone to go in with you. Medicare are brilliant, I have only gone private a couple of times but all my treatment and hospital stays have been as a public patient and I can say they have been wonderful and a lot nicer than the UK specialist who first ever diagnosed me with cancer, he was a heartless so and so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea breeze Posted October 18, 2011 Author Share Posted October 18, 2011 thanks! that was one quick reply !! Specialist this Thurs , I will write down all the q s same here i always forget, its stressful enough without having to use your brain!! We had a ball been all over oz if anyone needs any tips lived in perth , sydney and melbourne (love Mel) in perth for the big bucks!! u have made me feel betta already as we only have medicare was just looking into private healthcare the other week , typical that! unsure if to go home or stay here ... thanks xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Health system is great. Can I say ... don't tell your mum until you've been to the specialist and know exactly what's what ... that way you can give your mum facts. Take someone with you, in case you miss anything the specialists says. I've been in the position of having treatment during pregnancy and it was my hubby that asked all the what if questions ... I'd stopped listening after he's explained the treatment. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest17301 Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Hi, not sure if you are writing as Claire or Luke? All I wanted to say was that I worked in haematology at RPH when I first came to Perth, I have some contacts and can give you some advice, tell you about the way it all works if you like. PM me and we can talk some more. Good luck for your appt, Fiona Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 thanks! that was one quick reply !! Specialist this Thurs , I will write down all the q s same here i always forget, its stressful enough without having to use your brain!! We had a ball been all over oz if anyone needs any tips lived in perth , sydney and melbourne (love Mel) in perth for the big bucks!! u have made me feel betta already as we only have medicare was just looking into private healthcare the other week , typical that! unsure if to go home or stay here ... thanks xx Believe me since being here I have never been out of hospital and I don't have private health insurance. So please don't worry to much you will be in great hands:hug::hug: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest16631 Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 ..............another thumbs up for the health system......................and have found the specialists I've dealt with helpful and imformative...............good luck to you...........:hug:tink x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JK2510 Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 I see a rhuemie at Charlie gardeners in Perth. The service I have had at there as been excellant. Alot better than the uk. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea breeze Posted October 18, 2011 Author Share Posted October 18, 2011 thanks everyone , thanks to Ali for the advice , yes i think u are right . Sorry its me Claire:mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest17301 Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Hi Claire, Which hosp is your appt at and do you know who you are seeing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harpersgirl Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Don't have any knowledge on any of it but just wanted to say will be thinking of you! Not in a sympathetic way more a friendly positive kinda way....:wubclub: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cazmayo Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Hi Claire, My hubby had an accident in Perth, and we found the hospitals brilliant(when we came back to Ireland the dr here complimented the work done. So dont worry. My brother in law had Leukemia 7 years ago. He was 2 weeks in hospital having iv treatment. He is fine today Thank God and just goes for checkups. As far as I know there are 4 main types. His was easily treated and found early. I hope that is the case with you xxxxxx Cant believe your gone that long as I have read many of your posts as we are Perthbound someday! I am doing a Reiki session tonight (healing) so if you dont mind,I will include you. the best of luck xxxxx kind regards Cazmayo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwgster Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Hi Claire Although not in Oz, my girlfriends mother had Leukemia a few years back. She got diagnosed fairly early on... She actually found out during a routine test while giving blood. Anyway, the long shot of it is that she always said she felt a bit of a fraud as she never really felt that bad. Even in the UK, the treatment and after care was great. I hear the system as a whole is even better in Oz so I guess you are in good hands. As a dad myself now (2 kids 5 & 2), I don't care where they would be or what the circumstances, I would always want to know. I can appreciate it is difficult telling your parents but I am sure they would want to know... All the best, martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwgster Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 PS. My ex's mother is healthier than ever 10 years on! :biggrin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea breeze Posted October 20, 2011 Author Share Posted October 20, 2011 thanks everyone had specialist today bit scary and painful :swoon: Fiona thanks I have p.m u , lovely guy the specialist xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest17301 Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Havent had PM Claire, only 1st one, is that what you meant? He is a fab Dr isnt he....lovely way about him, very straightforward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger2shirts Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Hi Claire, Which type is it. A friend of mine had the nasty form years ago and beat it - so many advances in treatment since and here there shouldn't be any NHS rationing etc so you'll be looked after. Go well Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea breeze Posted October 29, 2011 Author Share Posted October 29, 2011 hey everyone thankyou very much for all the comments and help , cheered me up lots , I have CML leukemia which is quite rare esp in young women typical! bit up and down at mo, martin I havent told my parents yet but I will very soon u are right of course. as soon as im allowed im flying home for a holiday carnt wait thanks again so much xxxx ps I will put some more cheerful postings on soon promise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest31881 Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 Hi Claire only just seen your post, My step daughter had Leukemia and received treatment second to none, She is fully recovered and living a full life now. You will get the best treatment possible and you will be looked after. I wish you well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirleyt Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 hey everyone thankyou very much for all the comments and help , cheered me up lots , I have CML leukemia which is quite rare esp in young women typical! bit up and down at mo, martin I havent told my parents yet but I will very soon u are right of course. as soon as im allowed im flying home for a holiday carnt wait thanks again so much xxxx ps I will put some more cheerful postings on soon promise Sorry to hear your news but keep positive. I understand you probably would prefer to let your parents know in person but as a parent, I would want the news sooner rather than later. Even if it was a phone call. Four years ago my brother had AMC leukemia, he had been to the GP quite a few times but went undiagnosed until he was rushed into hospital and within days he was on life support as all his organ were failing. It was an awful time as his wife was heavily pregnant. He spent months in a coma and we all thought it was the end. The treatment he received was excellent. Four years later he is in remission and even though through the treatment was told he would be infertile. Last year he had another child. Never give up, we all prayed for a miracle whilst he was in a coma and it worked. You are very lucky to get the early diagnoses so stay positive. I wish you well in the coming months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea breeze Posted December 20, 2011 Author Share Posted December 20, 2011 hi there everyone , Thank you for all your helpful comments and support. it has helped me lots. Well a quick update , I have told my parents, been home and have been on my medication for one month now and feeling much much better. the care I have recieved has been fantastic and my specialist is second to non , couldnt get any better. My leukemia is controlled by medication , so i am lucky providing all goes well I just stay on meds for life. good luck to anyone who is poorly out there just keep positive xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 hi there everyone ,Thank you for all your helpful comments and support. it has helped me lots. Well a quick update , I have told my parents, been home and have been on my medication for one month now and feeling much much better. the care I have recieved has been fantastic and my specialist is second to non , couldnt get any better. My leukemia is controlled by medication , so i am lucky providing all goes well I just stay on meds for life. good luck to anyone who is poorly out there just keep positive xxx Lovely to hear from you and glad things are going ok. Hugs Kate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger2shirts Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 Good news indeed! Happy Christmas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest17301 Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 Pleased to see your post Claire. Have a wonderful Christmas. Take care of yourself.:xmas9: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harpersgirl Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 Very pleased to hear from you Claire.... have a great Christmas and all best wishes for a happy new year xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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