hi there.
nearly 8 months since diagnosis and my BCR-ABL is down from 519,950 to 0.015. i understand from my consultant that this is a fantastic response and i am MR4 (molecular response - i am slowly learning acronyms!). my iron isn't quite back to 'normal' but is slowly getting there. i went back to work today for the first day of a slow phased return - as discussed with and agreed by my consultant and my occupational health therapist. i didn't realise what a big deal it was going back - i've just been 'getting on with things'. my sister said i should be pleased that i've got myself to the position where i'm going back to work and getting 'back to normal' and another friend just said she was proud of me.
i'm a bit overwhelmed. i don't like to blow my own trumpet - but i suddenly feel that perhaps i should be proud of where i am now. it's still very early days - i am never complacent and am very aware that i am lucky compared to a lot of people and this stops me from 'showing off' too much - but i'd really like to hear from others how they deal with their victories.
i am tempted to have some marmalade because i really miss it !
i look forward to hearing from you. thank you. x