by lawrence | Apr 10, 2025 | The United States
The Hills I Have Climbed I was shocked by a Chronic Myeloid Leukemia diagnosis after having routine bloodwork in June 2022. After a year and a half of treatment, my doctor shared that I still had not reached full molecular remission. My oncologist went on to tell me...
by lawrence | Sep 25, 2024 | The United States
The Uninvited Guest I created this after hearing about “The Patient Story” and attending a workshop on using simple drawings to share your story. Social media link: https://vimeo.com/1012608328
by lawrence | Sep 22, 2024 | The United States
Living with CML I was diagnosed with CML in July 2022 and started treatment with a TKI therein. Fortunately my BCR/ABL results have been encouraging and been on the decline. While the side effects have been quite difficult to deal with I consider that a cost of...
by lawrence | Sep 5, 2024 | The United States
Lynne’s Story and Still Going I was diagnosed with CML and Cervical cancer in 2005, a challenging time for our family. My children were young, and the uncertainty of my future was understandably frightening for them. When they asked if I would die, I was honest...
by lawrence | Sep 22, 2023 | The United States
In the heart of the storm… keep the faith! On May 23rd 2014 I went to the er thinking i was having a possible etopic pregnancy at 7 weeks pregnant. i was in no way expecting what the doctors had found. The conformation of my pregnancy as well as CML left the er...
by lawrence | Sep 22, 2023 | The United States
Like winning the lottery of Cancers I was diagnosed in January 2011 while at the ER for an unrelated issue. I was 45 and newly engaged, I was shocked to hear I had Leukemia and was scared of what was to come. I was admitted to the hospital and started on IV chemo,...
