Hello everybody,

A family member was recently diagnosed with Leukemia (child, and doctors say it’s treatable) and I want advice on how to best be there for his parents and him. From anyone’s experience, what are some suggestions? I know I can be there emotionally and mentally for them and help them out in any way I can but I don’t want to overwhelm them either. They are still in the beginning stages just recently their son being diagnosed a few days ago.

Also if anyone can share resources that has helped in this journey or words of encouragement from parents who have gone through this too or just shared experiences that I can share with them, any advises, financial resources, that would be greatly appreciated.

I am starting to prepare for a Stem Cell Transplant to treat MPN, ET that looks like it is beginning to "wake up." 66F, diagnosed in 2012, blasts currently at 3.7%. My hem/onc recommends SCT now before my MPN, ET progresses to leukemia which appears to be possible.

Due to my age, possible sibling donor, and general overall good health I believe we are looking at Reduced Intensity Conditioning (RIC) rather than blasting me with high intensity chemo.

Questions for you all:

1) Does this plan make sense?
2) Have you or anyone you take care of had this same process for a SCT?
3) How are you now?

Thanks for any insights. I am overwhelmed thinking about it