Diagnosis & Treatment

CANCER TYPE
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
AGE DIAGNOSED
27
Medical Center
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania - Philadelphia, PA
Surgeon
Oncologist
Dr. Alexander Perl, and Dr. Shannon McCurdy (transplant) - Philadeplia, PA
Clinical Trials
Medical Treatment
Chemotherapy
Radiation
Transplant
Details of Treatment
12 doses of proton therapy, 3 doses regular therapy, many different types of chemo for every relapse - in patient and out patient
Medication During Treatment
Alternative Therapies During Treatment
Exercise
Massage
No alcohol
Prayer
WHAT CANCER TAUGHT ME
Cancer has allowed me to meet the most amazing people. I have raised over $350,000 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society #FightinFins.
Supplements
Daily multivitamin that doesn’t have iron in it (too many recent blood transfusions)
WHAt helped me during treatment
Waterproof shower sleeve, comfy socks and blankets, fluffy hooded bathrobe, foods I liked
Favorite Quote
Better days are ahead
Advice for Others
Take it day by day, don’t look up statistics. Be an advocate for yourself.

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