[James]

Best wishes to you and your family, Lee.

[Amy Jade]

Oh I'm so sorry Lee, I hope all goes well for him - stay positive!

[lily.]

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

[Lee.]

Evening all.. I've had quite a few messages asking how things are going so just thought I'd give y'all an update...

I think I already said somewhere that Samuel went into remission after his first block of chemo.. This was apparently classed as "morphological remission" which meant that under the microscope, his bone marrow was clear.. However, after the second block, they did further, more sensitive tests, and without getting too technical, they can still detect a very small amount of leukemia cells lurking about somewhere. He has just finished his 3rd block of chemo which was very intensive to target these cells that are still in his body.

We're hoping and praying that the tests at the end if this will show more positive results otherwise we might be going down the bone marrow transplant avenue.. My daughter has been tested to see if she's a match but we're still waiting for the results of that.

Again, without getting too far into it, the type of gene mutation he has to have caused the leukaemia apparently responds well to the type of chemo he's just had, so please everybody keep your fingers crossed for some positive news in the next few weeks!

We're still managing to stay positive and keeping each other strong, but I have to admit we're both scared ****less at times.

Samuel himself is just being a wee trooper.. He never complains, and has become a minecraft genius!

Thanks to everybody who has asked about him

[Kazanne]

Originally Posted by Lee.

Evening all.. I've had quite a few messages asking how things are going so just thought I'd give y'all an update...

I think I already said somewhere that Samuel went into remission after his first block of chemo.. This was apparently classed as "morphological remission" which meant that under the microscope, his bone marrow was clear.. However, after the second block, they did further, more sensitive tests, and without getting too technical, they can still detect a very small amount of leukemia cells lurking about somewhere. He has just finished his 3rd block of chemo which was very intensive to target these cells that are still in his body.

We're hoping and praying that the tests at the end if this will show more positive results otherwise we might be going down the bone marrow transplant avenue.. My daughter has been tested to see if she's a match but we're still waiting for the results of that.

Again, without getting too far into it, the type of gene mutation he has to have caused the leukaemia apparently responds well to the type of chemo he's just had, so please everybody keep your fingers crossed for some positive news in the next few weeks!

We're still managing to stay positive and keeping each other strong, but I have to admit we're both scared ****less at times.

Samuel himself is just being a wee trooper.. He never complains, and has become a minecraft genius!

Thanks to everybody who has asked about him

I have been wondering about you Lee,some good news there,everything crossed for you,love to you all and hugs for Samuel.xx

[Lee.]

Thanks kazanne

[Shaun]

All the best, Lee, hope there's some more good news soon. Xx

[Lee.]

Thanks Shaun.. I hoping and praying for them to tell us it's all gone in a few weeks.. Even a reduction in the number of cells would be amazing as he still has another course of chemo to go!

[Kizzy]

I have everything crossed lee, I'm so pleased they're on top of his treatment and he's doing so well good lad! x

[reece(:]

All the best Lee x

[Lee.]

Thanks kizzy and Reece xx

[LaLaLand]

Sending positive thoughts and wishes of a speedy recovery to you Lee, it's amazing what Dr's can do these days. Hopefully it'll be tackled and gone asap!

[Amy Jade]

What a little star, glad to hear positive news. All clear soon I hope!

[Ammi]

...awww jeez Lee, I can't even begin to know how it is for all of you...he's a brave boy and a fighter and he has a family fighting with him..my whole heart is hoping for that full remission for him, for you all soon.....

[Marc]

Lee you're beautiful x

[Suze]

Only just seen this, Lee. I want you to know my heartfelt love and prayers are with you, your family and especially Samuel. I hope Samuel is back to full health very soon. Oodles of love, hugs, and kisses to you, Samuel, and the rest of your family
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

If you see me online and want a chat anytime, my PM box is always open.

[Cherie]

Lee, thanks for posting, such a horrendous time for you all, but it looks like you are all staying positive and that he is getting the best treatment possible. Love to you all xx

[Livia]

Hey Lee, thanks for updating us. I know everyone on here is sending you and your son their positive thoughts, their good wishes and their love and I add mine to theirs xx

[Tom4784]

I'm glad to hear he's in remission, let's hope the chemo evaporates the rest of those ****ers.

[Lee.]

Thanks everybody :love!

[HD]

I hope it all comes good for you guys