Hi to everyone
My Baby Brother, Michael (49 years old) was diagnosed 1 year ago. Looking back at past blood test results I realized that Lymphocytosis was present for at least 6 years before actual diagnosis. I am not sure why none of the doctors ever picked up on this. My research also indicates that it is not uncommon for people with Down's to develop Leukemia.
We live in Botswana (he lives with me) and we would appreciate any information relating to his condition.
His hair is thinning and he has had night tremors (not sweats) and shows weight loss. His spleen is not enlarged and the oncologist we visited in Italy says his condition is not serious enough to take anything. Is that possible?
I am freaking out (obviously) and would like the name of a capable oncologist with good bedside manner in South Africa (preferably Johannesburg or Pretoria area).
Anyone? anything?
Keep the comments running. Thank you all.