Last night my daughter, Eve, was diagnosed with leukaemia.
We're heading down to Luton today and across to Cambridge where she's on the TCT ward. I'd hoped not to need to practice my cancer dad skills again.
Apparently they think it's the "better sort" of leukaemia- too early to be sure.
Bugger.

OMG what awful news after all that the family has been through.
Here's hoping for a positive outcome.
John

This is terrible news MRS after everything already, 'better sort' or not it's still serious

Crikey Richard, fate has dealt you a harsh hand

Many of us will remember Charlie's long journey through illness and eventual wonderful recovery - every good wish to Eve and her treatment and recuperation.

So sorry to read this. Be strong and all the best wishes to you all. My Dad got diagnosed with Cancer late last year, had his kidney removed and now we wait for further news.... Nightmare scenarios! Be strong.

Sorry to hear this.

Sorry to read this

Thank you, everyone.

Yes - we've taken a share of kickings for certain.

We do, at least, understand what it's all about too.

Eve's boyfriend lost his mother to cancer when he was quite young too. He's been a star.

Oh no, that is a worry Richard, I know you've been through something similar already but the care she will receive will be great, she'll get through it.

That's terrible news MRS. Puts my minor problems into perspective.
I wish Eve a speedy recovery.

Best wishes to you and Eve MRS. Hope all goes well.

Oh what a bummer. Puts everything in perspective! Best wishes Rich. As others have said "stay strong" and good luck with everything

Hoping for the best possible outcome for Eve!
Thoughts are with you, Eve and your Family!

Really sorry to hear that MRS. You'll all stay strong and that's the best you can do in these situations.

So sorry to hear this.

Fingers crossed for the best possible outcome.

Oh come on Richard, the fates are not playing nicely. Let's hope for the best possible outcome.

Best wishes to Eve and you and the rest of the family.

Wow, I cant believe how unlucky you have all been, I really wish the best to you all

God, TCT are fantastic

And, god, I do feel angry. Seeing another of my children suffering breaks my heart.

Very sorry to hear, thoughts from the Hanny household to your family

So sorry to hear your news, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Sorry to hear your news, MRS. Let's hope they got it early.

As a cancer survivor, I fully understand what your family is going through.

So sorry to hear this disturbing news, I wish you well and hope things go your way from now on.

Thank you everybody.

They do think they caught it relatively early though her white cell count was through the roof. It's just very lucky that Eve persuaded the GP to give her a blood test. The TCT nurse said it's incredibly common for leukaemia to be dismissed by GPs as glandular fever.

Very sorry to read this Richard.

Wishing Eve a speedy recovery.

Best wishes MRS

I'm 5 mins from J14 M1 if you need a brew or comfort break on your journey

My heart dropped when I saw your post, surely not again... All the luck and positives to you guys, especially Eve.

Thanks again, everyone - you're a very special group

Sorry to read this MRS - I work with someone who's been dealt a similarly harsh hand the last few years and thankfully you're both positive people.

Sorry to read this. Best wishes for a quick recovery.

Poor lass is suffering from the chemo today. Cancer treatment is just so brutal.