Hearing you have APL can be overwhelming, upsetting and hard to understand.

It is important you know that:

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There is hope

Treatments for this type of blood cancer can lead to remission.
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Research is advancing

This type of blood cancer is now considered the most curable form of adult leukemia.
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It’s nothing you did

You did not catch the disease from someone else and cannot pass it to your children.

You are not alone.

Know that the blood cancer community is here to support you every step of the way.

What happens next?

Experiences of others with APL

Jamie

Jamie

I don’t sweat the small stuff. I tell people I love them and I mean it. I embrace all life has to offer. This is life after cancer.  

London ON
Canada

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Resources on APL