Hi @Liz59 a great big welcome you are definitely posting in the right place
There are a lot of posts from others with Polycythaemia vera (PV) on here.
I will just copy a recent one for you
Polycythemia - Recent diagnosis - Blood Cancer UK Online Community Forum
You say that you were only diagnosed on Tuesday and your question about your children coming to terms with your diagnosis.
I have another blood condition but personally I would say just give them time.
Perhaps you all need time to come to terms with your diagnosis.
I would find it hard trying to support my children when I am in shock too.
I think especially children need time as they have never thought about the mum they love being vulnerable before.
Please do keep posting how you are and I really look forward to hearing more about you.
If you would like to speak to someone the Blood Cancer UK support line is there for you (opening hours apply) on 0808 2080 888
Be very kind to yourselves it’s early days for you all, especially you.
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