Alrighty.. Here Goes..
 

I know a few of you already know of my recent had news, but I wanted to make it common knowledge as I'm going to probably be on here looking for a chat and a bit if banter late at night and I'd rather do so if everybody knew my situation..

Almost 2 weeks ago, my son was diagnosed with Leukemia and has already started a lengthy course if chemotherapy. He's in hospital for the next 6 months and Dave and I have not been home yet since the diagnosis and have basically relocated to Edinburgh for the time being.

The first few days were by far the worst of my life, but I'm feeling much more positive now :)

Just wanted y'all to know so I could chat here easily :)

:hug: One of my best friends had leukemia, She fought it off :amazed: I hope your son gets well soon :love:

Thank you Tom.. I'm remaining hopeful. My son has the more uncommon childhood leukemia but apparently it's still very treatable.. And the upside is is that it's just 6 moths of intensive chemo whereas the more common type is a 3 year programme.

holy crap... I'm so so sorry to hear that.

sending love to you and your family and hoping for the best.

Well im a dad of a wee boy just a 100 miles to your north. Any time u want to chat or need help ill d o mybest for u. LT

All the best to you and your family Lee x

Lee :hug: I'm so, so sorry to hear this... but you're a fighter and I bet your wee boy takes after you! No giving up :) here for you always, lots of love xxxx

I wish him a speedy recovery, It's good to know he's began treatment so fast. What age is he, if you don't mind me asking?

Awful news, I hope everything turns out for the best.
Thinking of you :)

That's awful news.

People get through things like this all the time, stay positive. Always surprised by how strong people can be at times like this, humans can be very resilient, no doubt he'll fight his way through.
All the best to the whole family.

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So so sorry to hear this, truly awful.

Hope he gets better very soon, stay strong :love:

Oh god Lee....I'm so sorry to hear that. Always here if you need to chat. :love: I know your kids are your world so stay strong, he will fight it. Sending lots of love your way :hug:

I've said it before and I'll say it again - I can't think of anyone less deserving of such news (not that anyone deserves it, obviously). I wish all the best for you and if he's anything like his mam he's one tough cookie to break and will storm through this :love:

Lee I can't imagine what you are feeling, my love to you all. Stay positive xx

So sorry to hear this :(

Wishing him a speedy recovery and hopefully the chemo isn't too harsh on him

Aw thats awful lee :(

I hope he doesn't have a hard time through the chemo and makes a speedy recovery

Thank you everybody.. Jessica, he's only 7 :sad:

..apparently the younger you are though, the better you respond to this type of chemo :)

I am so very sorry to hear your news Lee. If good wishes and positive thoughts go any way to helping, you have a shedload of them coming to you and your boy from all your friends on here. Stay positive, he's in good hands xx

I'm sorry to hear that, Lee. :hug:

God bless Lee, really sad to hear this, thought something was amiss with you recently :hug: you're a strong lady, and if I'm online anytime you need to chat to anyone then I'm straight there.

Xx

So sorry for you and your Son and the rest of your family. I don't really know much about Leukaemia or anybody with it so I'm not an ideal person to offer specific advice however if banter and that is what will help you get through the more difficult periods feel free to abuse the crap out of me. I come on most evenings.

I hope your Son makes a speedy recovery.

Leukemia is one mother****er. Thoughts are with you and your family Lee. Your son can beat this :love:

So sorry to hear that Lee,but stay strong ,it's amazing what can be done for this now,fingers crossed for you and your family,it's going to be hard,but we are all here for you,hugs and kisses,xoxox

aw lee, that can't have been easy to hear but things look promising so you have every reason to feel positive right now :bigsmile:

I will be thinking of you and you're family in this testing time.