...I was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia.
It has been one year since I was first diagnosed with leukemia. Looking
back now, I have trouble remembering what life was like prior to cancer.
The battle against a disease like this is all consuming and has impacted me
deeply. I don’t know how I would have survived the physical and emotional
toll without the love and support of Kelly, Samantha, my family and all my
friends.
Today I am seven months post transplant and happy to report that I am
winning the battle and my recovery continues to go in the right direction.
Fatigue remains an issue and there still are some side effects from the
treatment and transplant that I am still dealing with. However the positives
far out way the negatives.
I am looking forward to getting on with life as a cancer survivor and finding
my new “normal” physically. The doctors say that one year after transplant
is a good measuring stick as to how well the transplant has worked and
what your “new normal” will be. So the work to get better and stronger
continues.
Thank you again to everyone for their support and positive thoughts. All the
best for a great 2012.
Such great news Jerry. You have many people on your side rooting for you. Best wishes in 2012 and our prayers for your continuing progress toward health and vitality.
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Jerry so glad you updated your story. I have been checking in regularly to see how your doing. The news is great! I wish you the best for 2012 and continued success over this disease.
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Happy New Year Jerry! This is excellent news. I can imagine what a tough year it has been for you. My mom was diagnosed with Stage 3 colon cancer in November 2008. She underwent surgery to remove the cancer on December 12, 2008. It was a very painful recovery for her, followed by months of intense chemo. Thank God for all the wonderful doctors and staff at the TBCC. She has been in remission since and I feel blessed to have been able to help her through this difficult journey. She still checks in her with surgeon every 3 months, does her blood work, ultrasounds etc to keep on top of things but it is a long and uncertain road and she still has her bad days. Keep the faith. You have a lot of angels on your side.
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