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Reflection on Life 10 Years After Stem Cell Transplant

May 11th 2023, 9:00pm

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A decade ago, I was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia and underwent aggressive chemotherapy and an allogenic stem cell transplant. Though I still have complications related to my cancer, I’m thankful for what I still have.

Celebrating Lifesavers Before, During and After Cancer

April 19th 2023, 5:00pm

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Throughout my cancer experience — and my entire life — there were many people who came in and saved my life.

When Cancer Caregivers Depart

April 11th 2023, 5:00pm

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After leaving the hospital, I craved the security and support my cancer care team provided me.

Recognizing Psychological Distress After Cancer

March 23rd 2023, 5:00pm

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After going through cancer, I better recognize my triggers for heightened anxiety.

Allogeneic HCT May Not Significantly Benefit Some Patients With AML After First Remission

March 9th 2023, 8:00pm

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Regarding overall survival, allogeneic HCT did not have a benefit over consolidation chemotherapy in patients with intermediate-risk disease.

A Post-Bone Marrow Transplant Scare

March 6th 2023, 6:00pm

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After undergoing a bone marrow transplant for my leukemia, I started to have some odd symptoms, and sent wacky texts to my loved ones.

Novel Targeted Radiotherapy May Lead to 6-Month Complete Remission in Relapsed/Refractory AML

February 24th 2023, 2:00pm

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The novel targeted radiotherapy iomab-B led to the disappearance of all signs of cancer and an improvement in event-free survival compared with physician’s choice of treatment.

This Holiday, I’m Grateful for Wigs and Orangutans

December 30th 2022, 6:00pm

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I’ve been watching a YouTube channel about Borneo orangutans, and realized that these animals remind me of myself after cancer.

Finding Humor in Chemo’s Side Effects: This Too Shall Pass

December 13th 2022, 6:00pm

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From ballooning ankles to rashes, there were multiple chemotherapy side effects that I had to deal with — here’s how I did it.

Dealing With Delirium: My Experience With Cancer Painkillers as a Recovering Addict

November 21st 2022, 6:00pm

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As a recovering addict, I was nervous about the painkillers that would come alongside my cancer treatment, but I soon learned that they would be needed.