Well, it's my turn

[karl]

Hi, I've asked a couple of my friends on here if I should start a thread. They told me I should. I just would like some advice on what to do, how to face up to the coming months. I'm scared, I admit it. Guys, I've got leukaemia. I've only known for a couple of weeks. Now what?

[nick]

First of all, dont give up hope. I dont know what the doctors have said to you or what treatment is proposed, but stay as positive as you can and fight it every step of the way. Talk to me any time you need to.

Love & best wishes,
Nick

[1_21Guns]

Stay strong, it's the only way to hold onto the hope you'll beat it.
Best of luck.
Love Nat.

[Obscene Eyedeas]

Hun always fight and never give up. if you need someone to tlak to pm me and ill do my best. Things are scary but with support from friends you can get through this just take it one day at a time hun

[SimplyTom]

Stay strong Karl, don't let it defeat you and remember to always stay positive it always helps. Also make sure you have lots of friends around you it will make you feel better too.

[karl]

First I'd like to say thanks for the support, you guys are awesome. I've had loads of PMs too, thanks.
This afternoon I had a talk with my uncle and he explained a few things. He said that the cure rate for what I have is better than 50 percent, but then said the doctors say than mine is not as bad as that and that they put my chances as better than 70 - 30. I told him, no way! I don't accept less than 99 percent!!!! So, I'm going into hospital on Tuesday for tests and the start of treatment. They expect me to be there for a couple of weeks. A pathetic one percent is not going to get me! I asked if I could have my computer, but they said better not. I'll look in again tomorrow evening just to say 'hasta la vista'. I promise I'll be here in a couple of weeks, well on the way to recovery. God bless you all, till tomorrow evening, Karl

[cristian123]

be strong karl your a good person, god bless you and your family, i'll pray for you and always think positive :) you can beat this!

-cristian

[kyler]

Karl, you can beat it dude. I know it's easy for me to say but I always hear an read the stories about how positive people do so much better than than negative ones. Just stay as confident as you can an you'll get thru this. Remember when ever you get weak an need somone to talk to you have alot of friends here.:):):)

[Mike321]

Stay strong, you can beat it, you've got everyone support on here.
Good luck with everything in the hosptial Tuesday

[karl]

I'm signing out now for a couple of weeks. Big day tomorrow. Thanks for your support, each and everyone of you. As soon as I'm allowed, I'll sign in and tell you my news, lots of love to you all, Karl

[Amyxoxo]

Good luck with everything.
You shouldn't take this as a death sentence as loads of people have survived and recovered!
We will all be looking forward to hearing from you in a couple of weeks!
Amy x

[steve1234]

Good luck with the treatment. Its good that you have remained fairly positive, which I would probably fail to do.
Look forward to hearing from you again! :)

[Scarface]

Keep your head up man you can beat this. Keep a positive attitude I'm glad you have a good mind set about this. You have the odds in your favor. I hope everything goes well at the doctors Karl don't give up. I look forward to seeing you back here. PM/VM anytime. Don't give up I know you can beat this.

[Tarragona]

Hola amic, I'm new on here, and I just want to tell you I hope everything goes well. I see your a Barça fan, me too. Youll win and Barça will win the liga. Visca Barça

[Sith Lord 13]

Speaking as someone who studies medicine, the single most important thing is your attitude. You choose to fight, you can win. Not saying it'll be easy, but you can do it. I've seen one woman I know be handed a zero % chance of survival with six months to live. That was two years ago. She's now back at work and in remission. Your will power is stronger than any disease.

[karl]

First I want to say thanks for the support and the birthday good wishes.
Now for the part I've not been looking forward to.
I was diagnosed with leukaemia two years ago, not last month. I've been in remission for about a year. Last month we received a letter from the hospital to tell me I had to go for a check up. I panicked and told you guys that I had just been diagnosed. I thought they would tell me I was still ill. I got the all-clear and then realised what I had done.
I know saying I'm sorry is not enough, I was wrong to lie. My main worry now is that you'll shun me. I would very much like to continue being a member of VT.
Please believe me when I say if I could turn back the clock I would.
Karl

[nick]

Karl, I dont think you have much to apologise for. You had a scare, that's all. Its not as if you've been playing us along, well not as I see it anyway. I'm just glad you've been given the all-clear. Welcome back.

[cristian123]

dude its ok :) we're all happy that your ok now :)

[Mike321]

Don't worry you didnt know, glad you have the all clear, and welcome back :)

[Sith Lord 13]

Yeah man, you don't have anything to apologize for. Panic is a natural reaction to thinking you might be sick again. You didn't try to hurt, use, or abuse anyone so why should we be upset?

[Scarface]

Don't worry man panic can trigger things. It's okay as long as we know your okay Glad you're back.