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Blood Cancer United

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I was diagnosed with chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) in January 2009. My doctor said the average life span was three years if not for the newer drug called Gleevec, a drug that The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) had been involved in the research of it. I started on Gleevec in February, but after a week I was taken off it to bring my immune system back up. Back on Gleevec, I reached remission in July 2009. I now have been in remission for 12½ years. I now take the generic brand due to the cost. In those 12½ years, I participated in Light the Night walks (LTN) and walked four Team in Training (TNT) half marathons raising money for the LLS.

Lately, the LLS has been updating me on covid and vaccinations.

Nanci

Chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML)

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Ashley

chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML)

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John

chronic myeloid leukemia (CML)

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Louis

chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML)

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Lia

Family member and caregiver

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Mehr

Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML)

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Sonya

chronic myeloid leukemia (CML)

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Jill

Caregiver, family member, advocate, healthcare professional, supporter

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Virginia

chronic myeloid leukemia (CML)

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John

chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) and acute myeloid leukemia (AML)

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Michelle

chronic myeloid leukemia (CML)

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Kendra

chronic myeloid leukemia (CML)

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Carmen

chronic myeloid leukemia (CML)

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