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Forest is
Blood Cancer United

Man with chest port, in hospital bed, holding Happy birthday sign with lots of signatures

In September 2017, our world crashed when I was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Over the next several years, I experienced numerous chemotherapy sessions, radiation treatments, a stem cell transplant, many side effects, infections, and another cancer. There were moments when I felt near death. Despite these difficulties, our Christian faith was a source of strength and hope throughout this journey. We decided to write a book about our faith journey through leukemia. This book, This Is My Cup, was inspired by my wife Pam and is a personal account of our journey ― mine as the patient and Pam’s as the caregiver. The book is informative and filled with valuable resources for anyone interested in learning more about leukemia and caregiving. Each chapter is chronologically written to reflect the progress of our journey. We refer to scripture and reflections on God’s presence during this time. It is a reminder that there is always hope, even in the darkest moments.

Forest

acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)

We are Blood Cancer United.

Everyone affected by blood cancer—patients, survivors, caregivers, researchers, advocates, fundraisers, everyone—has a story. Share yours.

Dawson

acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)

Young girl smiling broadly

Louise

ALL Survivor

Hillary

acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)

Aryanna

acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)

Kari

acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in memory

Caysen

acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)

Bryn

pre-B-cell leukemia (B-ALL)

Emily

T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL)

Anne

Philadelphia chromosome-positive B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (Ph+ B-ALL)

Kayla

T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL)

Sara

acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)

Paul

acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)

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