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Mary Kay is
Blood Cancer United

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Hello, my name is Mary Kay Hettick. I've always thought I was in good health until, in October 2013 when I was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). My life was never the same after that. I endured many days in the hospital doing chemotherapy and having a bone marrow transplant.

Today, I've been in remission for almost five years! If your fighting AML, know that your in good hands.

Mary Kay

AML Survivor

We are Blood Cancer United.

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

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acute myeloid leukemia (AML)

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Jarvis, Pre B acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) patient

Pre-B acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)

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pre-B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (pre-B-ALL)

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acute myeloid leukemia (AML)

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)

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acute myeloid leukemia (AML)

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acute myeloid leukemia (AML

acute myeloid leukemia (AML)

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acute myeloid leukemia (AML)

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acute myeloid leukemia (AML)

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