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Hairy Cell Leukaemia Recovery Week 4

At last a pretty uneventful week. Felt more fit and healthy than I have for many weeks. Monday’s blood tests show that Neutrophils are up to 0.73 which is really good. I have resumed daily yoga practice (a short 10 minute routine as I build up my strength) and trumpet practice on my pTrumpet. On Friday, I made an escape and went into the office for our monthly review meeting. It was great to get out and catch up with…

Hairy Cell Leukaemia

July 17, 2017

MrQ

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Today I was diagnosed with a cancer known as “Hairy Cell Leukaemia” (yes, I would get the one with the amusing name). After struggling with gaining fitness recently for a couple of 10k runs, and some other physical symptoms and just feeling run down in general I went and had some tests. Arguably, in the best shape of my life, (despite!) having just turned 45, practising Yoga weekly, participating in local Park Runs, entering several 10k runs each year…