# Welcome **URL:** https://patientforum.anthonynolan.org/c/welcome/6.md?page=1 [Latest](https://patientforum.anthonynolan.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://patientforum.anthonynolan.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://patientforum.anthonynolan.org/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Hello from new member](https://patientforum.anthonynolan.org/t/hello-from-new-member/351)
**Author:** [@janeoxford](https://patientforum.anthonynolan.org/u/janeoxford)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2018, 8:53pm UTC](https://patientforum.anthonynolan.org/t/hello-from-new-member/351 "2018-05-12T20:53:16Z")
Hello, I have just joined your forum. My husband was diagnosed with AML in January 2017 and was treated with chemo only as he was classified as good risk. Unfortunately he relapsed eight months after being discharged fr… --- ## [Thank you](https://patientforum.anthonynolan.org/t/thank-you/345)
**Author:** [@dcatki](https://patientforum.anthonynolan.org/u/dcatki)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2018, 9:55am UTC](https://patientforum.anthonynolan.org/t/thank-you/345 "2018-04-13T09:55:40Z")
Hi forum, I’m happy to be here. My dad was diagnosed with stage 4 CLL 18 months ago. He kept his diagnosis to himself, and decided to go for the aggressive chemo and bone marrow transplant route. The chemo went well, an… --- ## [Hello! New member here!](https://patientforum.anthonynolan.org/t/hello-new-member-here/328)
**Author:** [@George\_Png](https://patientforum.anthonynolan.org/u/George_Png)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2018, 3:04pm UTC](https://patientforum.anthonynolan.org/t/hello-new-member-here/328 "2018-03-02T15:04:42Z")
Hello all, My name is George, I am from Greece, I am 29 years old and I live in London with my partner. In 2016, while I was in Greece, I started applying for my MSc in Civil Engineering. As I was waiting to see if I go… --- ## [Anyone on here with APML?](https://patientforum.anthonynolan.org/t/anyone-on-here-with-apml/268)
**Author:** [@KatieS](https://patientforum.anthonynolan.org/u/KatieS)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2017, 5:38pm UTC](https://patientforum.anthonynolan.org/t/anyone-on-here-with-apml/268 "2017-12-22T17:38:45Z")
Hello everyone, I am new to this forum and wondered if there was anyone else on here who has/had APML? I have ampl, i relapsed during my chemotherapy and I am now being considered for a stem cell transplant. I am not s… --- ## [New member](https://patientforum.anthonynolan.org/t/new-member/311)
**Author:** [@PhilipD](https://patientforum.anthonynolan.org/u/PhilipD)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2017, 11:11am UTC](https://patientforum.anthonynolan.org/t/new-member/311 "2017-11-30T11:11:45Z")
Hi my name is Philip and I am a new member. I am 67 and in good health apart from the fact that in March I was diagnosed with MDS with the prospect of a stem cell transplant as being the only way forward. So after 2 ch… --- ## [What to expect](https://patientforum.anthonynolan.org/t/what-to-expect/314)
**Author:** [@Pamclugston](https://patientforum.anthonynolan.org/u/Pamclugston)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2017, 8:47pm UTC](https://patientforum.anthonynolan.org/t/what-to-expect/314 "2017-11-29T20:47:17Z")
Hi my husband was diagnosed with APL two and half years ago. We were told at the time that he had a 90% chance of a cure. He has since relapsed twice and has has had an auotoglas transplant which was not successful and … --- ## [2nd stem cell transplant with non Hodgkin's lymphoma](https://patientforum.anthonynolan.org/t/2nd-stem-cell-transplant-with-non-hodgkins-lymphoma/312)
**Author:** [@JackieC](https://patientforum.anthonynolan.org/u/JackieC)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2017, 2:04pm UTC](https://patientforum.anthonynolan.org/t/2nd-stem-cell-transplant-with-non-hodgkins-lymphoma/312 "2017-11-28T14:04:41Z")
My husband has Non Hodgkins Lymphoma. He was first diagnosed in February 2009 with Follicular NHL. first chemotherapy treatment that year was R-CVP. history since then has been repeated relapses, identified around a yea… --- ## [Tissue Typing](https://patientforum.anthonynolan.org/t/tissue-typing/291)
**Author:** [@hemz](https://patientforum.anthonynolan.org/u/hemz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2017, 11:41am UTC](https://patientforum.anthonynolan.org/t/tissue-typing/291 "2017-08-09T11:41:04Z")
Hi All I am new to the forum , My husband got diagnosed with AML in mid June this year . He has completed his first cycle of chemo and had a pretty rough time . He is now back in for 2nd cycle . We have managed to get t… --- ## [Just joined and wanted to say Hello](https://patientforum.anthonynolan.org/t/just-joined-and-wanted-to-say-hello/277)
**Author:** [@GailC](https://patientforum.anthonynolan.org/u/GailC)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2017, 6:46pm UTC](https://patientforum.anthonynolan.org/t/just-joined-and-wanted-to-say-hello/277 "2017-07-12T18:46:04Z")
I have recently been diagnosed with AML and am being treated at the Christie. I have been told I will need a stem cell transplant from a donor. As I am sure anyone who has experienced Christie care will testify it is e… --- ## [LONDON PATIENT AND FAMILIES EDUCATION DAY](https://patientforum.anthonynolan.org/t/london-patient-and-families-education-day/278)
**Author:** [@Billie\_AnthonyNolan](https://patientforum.anthonynolan.org/u/Billie_AnthonyNolan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2017, 1:00pm UTC](https://patientforum.anthonynolan.org/t/london-patient-and-families-education-day/278 "2017-06-20T13:00:16Z")
Hi everyone, Welcome to all our new members! I just wanted to let you know that our next patient and families education day is coming up next month in London. The day offers a great opportunity to hear from health car… --- ## [Hello from a new one](https://patientforum.anthonynolan.org/t/hello-from-a-new-one/273)
**Author:** [@had0171](https://patientforum.anthonynolan.org/u/had0171)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2017, 10:47am UTC](https://patientforum.anthonynolan.org/t/hello-from-a-new-one/273 "2017-06-16T10:47:05Z")
Hi Everyone, just thought after much reading of this great forum I would drop a line to say hello. I have myleofibrosis - have had it for quite a few years now - and now we are at the end of the line regarding medicatio… --- ## [Can my AML return?](https://patientforum.anthonynolan.org/t/can-my-aml-return/267)
**Author:** [@janemill](https://patientforum.anthonynolan.org/u/janemill)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2017, 2:24pm UTC](https://patientforum.anthonynolan.org/t/can-my-aml-return/267 "2017-04-27T14:24:57Z")
I am Jane Mill, and have just joined the forum. I am 60 years old and am 2 years post transplant. I have had a very good recovery. The only thing really that I have to deal with is tiredness and do not feel able to work… --- ## [New to the forum](https://patientforum.anthonynolan.org/t/new-to-the-forum/185)
**Author:** [@Tom](https://patientforum.anthonynolan.org/u/Tom)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2017, 3:20pm UTC](https://patientforum.anthonynolan.org/t/new-to-the-forum/185 "2017-03-31T15:20:54Z")
Hello everyone, My name is Tom Lightfoot aged 61 living in Lincolnshire. I’m due to have a transplant at St.James Leeds on the 24th of this month (In on the 14th for conditioning) I have MDS (RAEB) Normal karyotype 10… --- ## [PATIENTS IN THE BIRMINGHAM AREA - Patients and Families Education Day Friday 17th March](https://patientforum.anthonynolan.org/t/patients-in-the-birmingham-area-patients-and-families-education-day-friday-17th-march/256)
**Author:** [@Billie\_AnthonyNolan](https://patientforum.anthonynolan.org/u/Billie_AnthonyNolan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2017, 8:53am UTC](https://patientforum.anthonynolan.org/t/patients-in-the-birmingham-area-patients-and-families-education-day-friday-17th-march/256 "2017-02-08T08:53:50Z")
Hello Everyone, I wanted to let you know that we will be holding our next Patient and Families Education Day on 17th March in Birmingham city center. The day is free and lunch will be provided. It is a great opportuni… --- ## [New to the forum](https://patientforum.anthonynolan.org/t/new-to-the-forum/247)
**Author:** [@jojoc](https://patientforum.anthonynolan.org/u/jojoc)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2017, 4:53pm UTC](https://patientforum.anthonynolan.org/t/new-to-the-forum/247 "2017-01-15T16:53:19Z")
Hi All, Wow, well I have just spent the last few hours in tears reading all that is to be read on this highly informative website. I think post my transplant 10 months ago I have managed to get to a place where I have s… --- ## [Hi everyone - donor matches](https://patientforum.anthonynolan.org/t/hi-everyone-donor-matches/203)
**Author:** [@ClareyFairy](https://patientforum.anthonynolan.org/u/ClareyFairy)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2016, 5:39pm UTC](https://patientforum.anthonynolan.org/t/hi-everyone-donor-matches/203 "2016-09-08T17:39:56Z")
Hi, I’m new here :smiling\_face: I’m so happy to find a place where I can read so many success stories and hear what others have been through. It’s really helpful as I feel quite lost at the moment. I am 34yrs old and h… --- ## [Another Hello!](https://patientforum.anthonynolan.org/t/another-hello/225)
**Author:** [@markc](https://patientforum.anthonynolan.org/u/markc)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2016, 11:58am UTC](https://patientforum.anthonynolan.org/t/another-hello/225 "2016-09-08T11:58:49Z")
Hey, I'm Mark. 29 yo from the sunny North West. I'm 6 months post allo-SCT having being diagnosed with TALL August 15. Recovery has been fairly uneventful (thankfully!) so not sure what I can contribute in terms of advic… --- ## [New in](https://patientforum.anthonynolan.org/t/new-in/211)
**Author:** [@ajaxbay](https://patientforum.anthonynolan.org/u/ajaxbay)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2016, 1:36pm UTC](https://patientforum.anthonynolan.org/t/new-in/211 "2016-07-05T13:36:06Z")
Hi all My name is Kevin and after having Hodgkins Disease on and off for 31 years i have finally found this helpful site lol. The NHS really should point us here for info ! I am now shortly starting on a medical trial … --- ## [Would you like to be a Community Champion on this forum?](https://patientforum.anthonynolan.org/t/would-you-like-to-be-a-community-champion-on-this-forum/206)
**Author:** [@Billie\_AnthonyNolan](https://patientforum.anthonynolan.org/u/Billie_AnthonyNolan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2016, 1:27pm UTC](https://patientforum.anthonynolan.org/t/would-you-like-to-be-a-community-champion-on-this-forum/206 "2016-06-14T13:27:04Z")
Hello Everyone, We are recruiting for new volunteer community champions for the forum. We want to make the forum a warm, lively place where people can post about their experiences of transplant. At the same time we nee… --- ## [Me and My Dad](https://patientforum.anthonynolan.org/t/me-and-my-dad/167)
**Author:** [@samuelbiscoe](https://patientforum.anthonynolan.org/u/samuelbiscoe)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2016, 1:48pm UTC](https://patientforum.anthonynolan.org/t/me-and-my-dad/167 "2016-05-18T13:48:57Z")
Good evening everyone, I’m Sam and my Dad has been diagnosed with AML Leukemia. I’m a little scared of writing this first post in case I just waffle and in case it all makes it a little real to admit its actually happen… --- ## [new to the forum; popping in to say hello](https://patientforum.anthonynolan.org/t/new-to-the-forum-popping-in-to-say-hello/199)
**Author:** [@Supanya](https://patientforum.anthonynolan.org/u/Supanya)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2016, 2:52pm UTC](https://patientforum.anthonynolan.org/t/new-to-the-forum-popping-in-to-say-hello/199 "2016-05-17T14:52:22Z")
Hello Everyone, I just wanted to say hello and let you know that during the past few months I have been looking on this forum and taken heart from the fact that there seems to be so much mutual support for people affect… --- ## [New here](https://patientforum.anthonynolan.org/t/new-here/197)
**Author:** [@Dee](https://patientforum.anthonynolan.org/u/Dee)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2016, 6:31pm UTC](https://patientforum.anthonynolan.org/t/new-here/197 "2016-05-12T18:31:09Z")
Hi. I’m new here but HL has become an annual gig since my diagnosis in early 2013. Treatment, remission, recovery, relapse, treatment & auto SCT, remission, recovery, relapse. They said I had the ‘good kind’ of cancer. C… --- ## [New to the forum but not the world of SCT](https://patientforum.anthonynolan.org/t/new-to-the-forum-but-not-the-world-of-sct/198)
**Author:** [@emma\_louise](https://patientforum.anthonynolan.org/u/emma_louise)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2016, 12:59pm UTC](https://patientforum.anthonynolan.org/t/new-to-the-forum-but-not-the-world-of-sct/198 "2016-05-11T12:59:31Z")
Hi everyone, I’ve just joined the forum and thought I would say hello. I’m Emma and I’m 29. I was initially diagnosed with Aplastic anaemia in 2005. After other treatment being ineffective and beginning to develop MDS … --- ## [Just joined the forum - imminent SCT](https://patientforum.anthonynolan.org/t/just-joined-the-forum-imminent-sct/196)
**Author:** [@NIgelW](https://patientforum.anthonynolan.org/u/NIgelW)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2016, 8:55am UTC](https://patientforum.anthonynolan.org/t/just-joined-the-forum-imminent-sct/196 "2016-05-05T08:55:53Z")
Hello everyone My name is Nigel and I have just joined this forum. I am aged 57, I live in the West Country and am diagnosed with MDS with complex cytogenetics. Fortunately, I keep pretty well and I now have a provision… --- ## [campath and what to expect](https://patientforum.anthonynolan.org/t/campath-and-what-to-expect/150)
**Author:** [@sharren](https://patientforum.anthonynolan.org/u/sharren)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2016, 8:34am UTC](https://patientforum.anthonynolan.org/t/campath-and-what-to-expect/150 "2016-04-15T08:34:37Z")
Hi my name is sharren, my husband starts 12 week course of campath very shortly he will be having a stem cell transplant in feb I just want to talk to anyone as I feel alone --- ## [Blogs](https://patientforum.anthonynolan.org/t/blogs/168)
**Author:** [@beckybram](https://patientforum.anthonynolan.org/u/beckybram)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2016, 3:16pm UTC](https://patientforum.anthonynolan.org/t/blogs/168 "2016-02-24T15:16:14Z")
Hi just wondering if anyone else on here has started a blog I see a few have, I have found it quite therapeutic in my work up to transplant, writing every now and again with updates it also serves as a log for myself and… --- ## [New to the group](https://patientforum.anthonynolan.org/t/new-to-the-group/142)
**Author:** [@jonni](https://patientforum.anthonynolan.org/u/jonni)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2015, 11:51am UTC](https://patientforum.anthonynolan.org/t/new-to-the-group/142 "2015-12-28T11:51:25Z")
Hi everyone finally got my act together and got myself on here. I’m 2 years post stem cell this coming Sunday. What tips does everyone have for beating fatigue? I’ve gone back to work 4 days a week but reducing it to 3… --- ## [Advice for parent](https://patientforum.anthonynolan.org/t/advice-for-parent/175)
**Author:** [@Elleroo](https://patientforum.anthonynolan.org/u/Elleroo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2015, 8:27pm UTC](https://patientforum.anthonynolan.org/t/advice-for-parent/175 "2015-11-05T20:27:36Z")
Hi I’m new to the forum. My 16 month old little boy will soon be undergoing a BMT and as you can imagine the conditioning treatment beforehand is going to be challenging. He is not yet walking but cruising and very acti… --- ## [Hi from a new girl](https://patientforum.anthonynolan.org/t/hi-from-a-new-girl/165)
**Author:** [@PyB](https://patientforum.anthonynolan.org/u/PyB)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2015, 10:35am UTC](https://patientforum.anthonynolan.org/t/hi-from-a-new-girl/165 "2015-10-01T10:35:56Z")
Thought it would be good to say hello but more importantly thank you. I was diagnosed with ALL in March this year and it quickly became evident that transplant was going to be my best chance of survival. I feel hugely gr… --- ## [Hello from a newcomer](https://patientforum.anthonynolan.org/t/hello-from-a-newcomer/162)
**Author:** [@James](https://patientforum.anthonynolan.org/u/James)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2015, 7:56am UTC](https://patientforum.anthonynolan.org/t/hello-from-a-newcomer/162 "2015-09-28T07:56:40Z")
This is to say hello. I am 58, and was diagnosed with AML in January 2015. Five months of gruelling chemotherapy and a reduced intensity bone marrow transplant (from an unrelated donor) later, I was discharged in late Ju… [Previous page](https://patientforum.anthonynolan.org/c/welcome/6.md) [Next page](https://patientforum.anthonynolan.org/c/welcome/6.md?page=2)