Hello! My name is Elly, I'm 31 years old and I was diagnosed with Fanconi Anemia at 9 years old. I was third in line in 2003 after Dr. John Wagner's non-radiation protocol. Along with my diagnosis came other challenges such as short stature (I'm petite standing at 4'8), hearing loss, born without thumbs, and kidney issues. ⬇️
Overwhelming because there's a lot to stay on top of health-wise and to be extra diligent about staying as healthy as possible and stave off secondary cancers and other infections. Currently, I'm on dialysis awaiting a kidney transplant. Unfortunately this will be my third kidney transplant (third times the charm?!) I am in great spirits and hope to resolve this chapter of my life as soon as possible. ⬇️
@EllyOnTheGo
Welcome to CoSo!
@EllyOnTheGo
I am a spoonie in autoimmune hell and a cancer patient in remission currently trying to figure out where my lymphocytes went. Finding meaning in a medically complex life is my sport.
@publickovacs I wish you well with your medical journey! It's rough out there, gotta stay positive 💜
@publickovacs thank you!