What is Acute-Myelogenous-Leukemia-AML

Acute myelogenous leukemia (AML), also known as acute myeloid leukemia, is a cancer of the myeloid line of blood cells. The median age of patients with AML is 70; it is rare among ...

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Monday November 30, 2009

Inspiring Stories

  • THIS is EXCELLENT!!

    Monday, March 3, 2008 | An Inspiring story


    Randy Pausch reprising his last lecture
    http://video.stumbleupon.com/#p=ithct48cqw   
    – a professor giving his last lecture to his class, ultimate to leave behind for his 3 small children to watch when they are older, after learning he is dying of cancer.   
    Nothing Maudlin about this.........
    This is one of the Very Best 'Lessons' on Life that Anyone could...




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  • Remission

    Sunday, March 9, 2008 | An Inspiring story

    I spent almost 4 and a half months in the hospital from May until October of 2007. When I left the hospital I was told I was in remission.
    Leukemia is very unpredictable but my doctor tells me that I have a very good chance of it not returning so all I can do is hope.
    I hope this can give hope to others that may be in the position that I was in almost this time last year. I am alive and kicking and...

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  • Oh, I am running again..

    Monday, July 7, 2008 | An Inspiring story

    I will tell you this, even though my life is in turmoil emotionally (not eating like I should either), I am at least back to my running and pilates again..I am so glad. I am thankful for my doctor who recognized my need to get out there again when I was having pain in my pelvic bone..some couple of months of naproxen later, and I am feeling better. I have that to be thankful for!

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  • Healing

    Tuesday, August 12, 2008 | An Inspiring story

     
    Doug has been home since November 2007 and he has regained all his weight, his hair is thick again and he is back to being a teenager and learning to drive.  His leukemia is in remission and all his blood work is looking good.  We are very glad to have him back and rebuilding his strength.  It felt like we were never going to leave the hospital and normal didn't exist any...

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  • Two in a row??? This is great!!

    Thursday, August 14, 2008 | An Inspiring story

    Well I had two great days in a row, the cable man was here and  fixed the cable and internet so I wont have any more problems and he said that when I turn forty I would know what he meant... I told him my real age and he didnt believe me, I was so happy! 
    I got so much done today, and have had fun setting up the ipod, the outdoor leaf blower (I know, I am easily amused) I need it to blo...

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  • i just found out i have caner again. i have had 2 other times. my baby has something wrong with her heart so she was in the hospital for a long time she has to have sugery on the 1st of jan. and i haope i am feeling good than becasei mite sated chemo sometime sooner i have no parent s to help or anyone it sucks but its life. i told soome i had ccner and htey said sorry to hear that you must ...

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