AML patient: My stem cell transplant, a life-saving decision
It saved my life. But before I underwent the stem cell transplant as part of my acute myeloid leukemia (AML) treatment, I had seriously considered backing out.
My AML treatment plan
A stem cell transplant was not what I'd been hoping for. I'd hoped that the clinical trial I was on as part of my AML treatment would put me in remission.
However, that was not to be. So my leukemia doctor at MD Anderson sent me to the...
AML patient remembers cancer treatment fondly
When I was diagnosed and hospitalized with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), I received cards from many places. One card came from a new friend...
My acute myeloid leukemia journey: The people who helped
When I was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), everyone wanted to help. All of my children rallied to my aid. Seeing their dad beat...
Acute myeloid leukemia: From diagnosis to stem cell transplant to survivor
Three years ago, I started having chest pains. But I wouldn't go to the doctor for fear of being admitted and missing an upcoming trip to my grandson's baptism.
When the pain got so bad that I was screaming during the night, my wife finally forced me to see a doctor.
Initially, the doctor said it was pneumonia. But my high white blood cell count and enlarged spleen led him to change his diagnosis...
