My wife was diagnosed with AML (acute my?? luekemia) and...
It is ok to ask the doctor or nurses. They may be able to give you some insight to the fluid issue. Just write it down and ask. If they use big terms and you dont understand ask them to make it easier for you to understand. Take notes if you need. There is also staff at hospitals that is avail. Counselors who can help bridge some the the gaps you have. These are good questions and you need good answers. They are the specialists. You have a right to ask and know. Platelets and blood transfusions are wonderful gifts of life and important part of the battle against leukemia. They are helpful and not harmful. All the best...miracles do happen. 2xsurvivor
i know from our experience fluid occurred due to a build up of protein. Chemo treatment causes fluid build up too with all of the fluids they use after treatment. we have experienced pneumonia too due to lowered WBC's.
Please go to Livestrong.org. They have all of the resources to help you. I was going to put the Manifesto of The Lance Armstrong Foundation here as I am a two time cancer survivor and also involved at a grassroots level as an Army Leader in Erie, PA. We are there from the time you are diagnosed, until your survivorship or a dignified end. We Believe in Life, Your Life ... and we believe you have the right to live it on your terms. Try to find an Army nearby, we are searchable on the website. They are there to provide some extra help. Stay Strong & LIVESTRONG, Jade
