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Blood Cancer United

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Back on October 22, 2024, I went to the ER for a spider bite that turned out to be acute myeloid leukemia (AML). On November 4, I had my first bone marrow biopsy which confirmed AML. 

I was admitted to the hospital on November 8, and chemo began. I had the 7+3. I did not reach remission right away. In January, I started another chemo regimen that got me into remission, and now I am back in the hospital on May 22, 2025, in remission and preparing for my stem cell transplant on May 28. 

It has been a very long road to get here, but I’m here. I can’t wait for all this to be in the past. I am and will always be grateful to my stem cell donor who is a perfect 12/12 match, all the doctors, and nurses. Without them, I would not be given the gift of a second chance at life. 

I am married to a beautiful lady. I am a father of four wonderful children. I have one grandson. I really love and appreciate everything you guys do for all of us who have leukemia and/or lymphoma. Thank you. 

Mike

acute myeloid leukemia (AML)

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Jeff

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Zeke

acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL)

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Lila

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Ashley

chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML)

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Zach

Hodgkin lymphoma (HL)

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Natalie

Hodgkin lymphoma (HL)

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Rachel

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Rebecca

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Brianna

acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)

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