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Kathy
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My journey with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) hasn’t been easy, but all-in-all it has been fairly positive. I was diagnosed with CLL in August 2009 through routine blood work and was put on “watch and wait” for four years.
Mai
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In January 2013, I was diagnosed with AML after a routine blood test related to my pregnancy. The shock was absolutely terrible. Even worse, the treatments were going to be incredibly invasive. I needed to terminate the pregnancy.
Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
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Learn more about acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and the resources we have available.
Jeannette
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I was diagnosed in 2007 with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL) with a Philadelphia chromosome positive sub-type. I went into remission after having a stem cell transplant, radiation and intense chemotherapy.
First Connection Peer Support Program
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Being able to speak to someone who has been through a similar blood cancer experience helps to rebuild the strength and courage for those newly diagnosed.
Kristin
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In 1969 (age 3) was diagnosed with ALL. My treatment consisted of 10 months chemotherapy and maintenance of BCG injections for over 4 years. Bone Marrow test done till the age of 13. I was part of an experimental treatment in Winnipeg. I am now 60 years old.
Philippe Villemure
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n the summer of 2005, I went to the doctor’s for a slew of alarming symptoms. But it wasn’t until April 2006 that I was diagnosed with a silent, insidious illness: chronic myeloid leukemia.