Inspirational Stories
Megan
acute myeloid leukemia (AML)
At 31, I was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). It all started with what I thought was a cold or maybe COVID. I kept working, brushing off the symptoms as something minor. But things got worse. I had a persistent cough and unexplained bruises, and I felt constantly out of breath. When I lost part of the vision in my right eye, I knew something was seriously wrong, but without insurance, I hesitated to seek help.
Finally, on May 19, 2022, I was taken to the ER where they suspected blood cancer. The next eight months were a blur of hospital stays and chemotherapy. I was out of work and unsure how I’d make it through. Thankfully, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) stepped in, providing the support I desperately needed.
Today I am a thriving wife, business owner, and bonus mom. Thank you, LLS.
