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Originally Posted by Lee.

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

Lee, I've just found out about this thread.

I don't really know you very well.. you're a name I see popping up all over the place though.. But I didn't know you had a family..

However, it doesn't matter how well we know each other.. I'm a mum too.. and I can't even begin to imagine what you are going through right now. The only words of comfort I can offer you right now is that my wee cousin had leukaemia.. (I'm not sure which type as I was only a teenager at the time).. and he was about 4 or 5.. I think.. anyway, he's now about 30.. and has been in full remission for a lot of years.. so yeah.. people do come back from this..

I hope he responds well to the treatment... it's obviously going to be tough on him physically and tough on all of you emotionally.. I'm going to PM you my email address... if you want to talk.. I know you have plenty of people, but one more won't hurt..

Love to you and your family. xo