Edwina Bartholomew cancer: What is myeloid leukaemia - and how it is diagnosed

um what steps would you take if faced with an unexpected Health Challenge and before diving into the story of edu braal and you consider subscribing to our Channel and hitting that like button for more uplifting content sign up I'm listen to Imagine indulging in life's Simple Pleasures feeling tired but otherwise healthy edua baralo a beloved TV personality was living just that until a routine checkup changed everything at 41 she discovered she had chronic myoid leukemia a silent adversary nestled in her bloodstream and had wia's journey to a poignant turn on a Friday morning as she shared Her diagnosis on summer as tears shimmering in her eyes I recently learned I have cancer she revealed her voice barely a whisper it was a moment that would resonate with many igniting essential conversations about health and the reality of this diagnosis is daunting chronic myoid leukemia Creeps in quietly often without symptoms and WEA herself felt fatigued but had no looming indicators that something serious was unfolding this is a common experience early stage CML often presents no signs at all making routine checkups crucial uh thankfully a colleague played a pivotal role in a timely diagnosis after undergoing a health examination at weena's co-star Natalie bar discovered she had skin cancer prompting edua to prioritize in her health this simple practive step led to the alarming Revelations that followed when my blood test results revealed abnormalities I knew something wasn't right edua shared her initial mogram and eye checkups yielded no concerns yet this unexpected twist in her of the hell story shown the spotlight on the importance of regular assessments and we know hopes her openness will encourage others to take charge of their health she urges everyone particularly mothers who often prioritize family over self-care to remember to check in with their own [Applause] well-being it's essential to ensure you're healthy too she reminded her audience in a supportive twist her fellow Sunrise team members rally around her offering encouragement and practical help uh during this challenging time it's this community Spirit combined with the Gratitude and she feels for early intervention that fuels her determination and with treatment that often involves only a daily pill and WEA remains optimistic I feel incredibly lucky she said reflecting on how far modern medicine has come her medical journey is not merely a struggle on a hopeful Narrative of resilience and self-care uh as messages of support poured in from fans and colleagues alike UA's story highlighted the warmth of human connection during difficult times sending so much love Eddie read one message resonating with the heartfelt Sentiments of many uh in fact and we's fatigue initially dismissed as routine exhaustion from her early mornings turned out to be the only noticeable symptom of a condition that affects many globally chronic myoy leukemia evolved slowly and steadily allowing effective treatment options that lead to Extended lifespans for most diagnosed treat um as anua Embraces her treatment plan and Ponders how to balance uh work and family life moving forward uh she sets an example of strength I just need to take one pill each day and one affect my lifespan she assured projecting hopeful determination and in the spirit of humor amidst all challenges they say why don't scientists trust Adams because they make up everything and with that said thanks for watching and until next time