JoanneKirkbride

  • JoanneK replied to the topic My dad… in the forum Treatment 12 years, 7 months ago

    Hi Michele..

    Thank you for your reply.. It just feels good to 'talk'!

    My dad had regular blood tests due to medication he was on so he wasn't feeling unwell at all which was why this came as such a shock. Everything happened so fast after he was so anaemic! Blood transfusions every couple of weeks and he was extremely breathless!

    I am…[Read more]

  • JoanneK replied to the topic My dad… in the forum Treatment 12 years, 7 months ago

    Thank you both so much for your replies.. And believe me I've read and re read all your posts to get as much guidance as I can and I take so much comfort from the success stories on here.. Both Colin and your mum Ali are coping extremely well with their own experiences.

    I think, from reading on here, I understand the process and I'm preparing…[Read more]

  • JoanneK started the topic My dad…. in the forum Treatment 12 years, 7 months ago

    Hello to everyone! My dad was diagnosed at the back end of last year and although I have read all your posts I have only just plucked up courage to join!! I've never done this kind of thing before but your posts have brought me comfort!

    My dad was diagnosed because of routine blood tests and following blood transfusions almost every fortnight!…[Read more]