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Harley, acute myeloid leukemia (AML), pictured with infant

At 22 weeks pregnant, I was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). After a few years of trying to have a baby, my husband and I finally got pregnant. My first trimester went like any other, nauseous all the time. Then closer to my second trimester, I got a weird rash that was brushed off as being part of my pregnancy. I then became extremely sick to the point where I felt like my body was dying. This had gone on for about two and a half months. It had gotten to the point where I could no longer do everyday things. I rushed to the ER where I had blood drawn and was informed that I had leukemia. A few days later, I was diagnosed with AML. I went through two rounds of chemo while still pregnant. I then had to deliver my son at 32 weeks. I had my son on a Wednesday and was in for chemo Monday.

 

Both my son and I survived and are doing great.

Harley

acute myeloid leukemia (AML)

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We are Blood Cancer United.

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

Katie

Acute myeloid leukemia (AML)

Gerardo (Jerry), chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMML) and acute myeloid leukemia (AML) patient

Gerardo (Jerry)

myelofibrosis (MF), chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMML), and acute myeloid leukemia (AML) - In memory

Manny smiling wide at 10ish years old in a white shirt

Emmanuel "Manny"

Acute myeloid leukemia (AML)

Daniel

Family Member

John William

acute myeloid leukemia (AML)

Greg

acute myeloid leukemia (AML)

Lauren

Caregiver

Zac

acute myeloid leukemia (AML)

Yesenia

acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and acute myeloid leukemia (AML)

Robert

acute myeloid leukemia (AML)

Geoff

acute myeloid leukemia (AML)

Josie

acute myeloid leukemia (AML)

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