Not sure what to say to my partner

Offline Daigon over 7 years ago

So I was having tests for polycythemia and whilst looking they checked my jak2 gene for polycythemia Vera, as I'm not too bright I let my partner investigate and she panicked as it mentioned leukimia.

Today the results came back and the doctor drops a book and some leaflets in front of me and just says any questions.

I straight away ask about leaukimia and she brushed that off with the less than15% of people get that so I'm thinking great news for me and my partner I can put her mind at rest and I've just assumed this PV must be the polycythemia the first doctor briefly described to me which seemed harmless.

So while I'm having my venesection done, I'm texting my partner telling her this great news .... then I get home and read this info and do my own research.

Now im not sure how to tell her or how to digest this info if I'm honest.

Offline sandy.w over 7 years ago

Hi there though to say but i think u should be honest with ur partner i know it can be hard we always want to protect people we love but it pays off to be upfront in the long run
Sandy xx
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Offline Daigon over 7 years ago in reply to sandy.w

Thanks sandy, I bit the bullet and told her and on the exterior she took it so well but the behaviour changes are giving it away but she won't talk about it unless joking about it xx
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Offline mezzy over 7 years ago in reply to Daigon

my husband was diagnosed twelve years ago. It was quite alarming at the time and was like an elephant in the room for some weeks that wasn't being addressed. However, eventually we did talk and I did a lot of research about the diagnosis and prognosis etc etc. We did change our attitude and in lieu of madly saving toward our retirement we have lived for the moment. Many years later and we still live for the moment, now save for our retirement, and have the mindset that we will be living many more years together! Best thing is that we have had many wonderful experiences through travelling and family activities that we may not have otherwise experienced. Good luck to you and here's to many more years! :)
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Offline Daigon over 7 years ago in reply to mezzy

Thank you that's amazing! Good luck for the future xx
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Offline sandy.w over 6 years ago

hi there just wondering how things worked out for u and ur partner? i hope all is good. sending you two a hug
Sandy xx
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