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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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Imani

myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS)

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Chase

Leukemia Survivor

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

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Jay

Volunteer

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Emmanuel "Manny"

Acute myeloid leukemia (AML)

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Blaine

Leukemia Survivor

Daniel

Family Member

John William

acute myeloid leukemia (AML)

Greg

acute myeloid leukemia (AML)

Lauren

Caregiver

Zac

acute myeloid leukemia (AML)

We are Blood Cancer United.

Everyone affected by blood cancer—patients, survivors, caregivers, researchers, advocates, fundraisers, everyone—has a story. Share yours.
Headshot of Imani in her white nursing coat

Imani

myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS)

Fast Company Brands That Matter 2022 Logo

Chase

Leukemia Survivor

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

Jay, volunteer, and friend in candid photo

Jay

Volunteer

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

Emmanuel "Manny"

Acute myeloid leukemia (AML)

Snapshot of Blaine Davis in hospital room, a cancer survivor

Blaine

Leukemia Survivor

Daniel

Family Member

John William

acute myeloid leukemia (AML)

Greg

acute myeloid leukemia (AML)

Lauren

Caregiver

Zac

acute myeloid leukemia (AML)

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