Acute Myeloid Leukemia

My husband was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. 

Here is our story:

On one fateful Saturday, my husband thought he was bitten by a spider. Little did we know how quickly everything would change.  What began as a minor concern turned into a life-altering moment when a coworker noticed a red line creeping up his arm. In that instant, our world was turned upside down as he rushed to the ER on October 22, 2024, uncertain of what lay ahead. Our journey into the unknown has been filled with fear, togetherness, and an unwavering love that grows stronger with each challenge we face.  

All his bloodwork came back messy. They told him it was not a spider bite but perhaps cancer. He was referred to an oncologist. His appointment was on October 30. They took more blood and did a lot of blood tests. The tests came back a few days later, and he was told to go to University and was admitted on November 1. He had a bunch more tests, and on November 4, he had a bone marrow biopsy and was sent home. It felt like a really long time before we received the results. By November 8, he was readmitted to University Hospital, and treatment began for Acute Myeloid Leukemia. 

He had 7+3 (induction chemo). His mutations are NPM1 and HDI/1. He was told he had a favorable outcome. He finished induction chemo on the 15th of November. He had another BMB on day 14. It showed increased blasts, but they said they were recovery cells. They repeated the BMB on December 4, and he was sent home to wait for the results. The results were much better this time. The blasts show 5-10% in hot spots. They will be doing another BMB soon. We have to visit the hospital twice a week for bloodwork, PICC line cover change, and also in case he needs a blood transfusion. Thank God he has not needed one yet. He had a few during his stay in the hospital. He had an allergic reaction to one of those transfusions. It was terrifying. 

He was our family's only source of income. All the bills and medical bills are mounting. I am unable to work because I have to be his caregiver. He is highly immunocompromised. His WBC is only at 1.1. We still have two kids at home in our care. I’m worried about our future. I’m concerned about how I will feed my family. I’m worried about not having gas to get my husband back and forth for his appointments. I'm afraid we will lose our home. I'm scared we won’t be able to pay for his medications and other medical supplies. I’m so fearful of the unknown. I pray and pray. I cry and cry. I can’t eat, and I don’t sleep much. Please, God, heal my husband. 

I find it very hard to ask for help, but we are in a desperate situation. The thought of our future fills me with deep fear. My oldest daughter created this GoFundMe in our time of need. We are profoundly grateful for any support, no matter how small, and your prayers mean the world to us. 🙏💛 

He goes back to the hospital on December 26, 2024 (Yes, the day after Christmas) for more chemo. This time, it is the first round of consolidation. The 4th BMB was completed on December 19. We are waiting for the results. 

Please pray for my husband’s recovery from this aggressive cancer.

A Warrior's Heart!

In the quiet of the night, the weight descends—a heavy burden, a world that bends. Acute myeloid leukemia is a thief in the dark, stealing moments and leaving its mark.

The weight of the world, crushing and cold, is a silently told story of pain. Each breath is a struggle, each step a fight. In the shadow of illness, my husband searches for light.

Our world slowly falls apart, piece by piece, as we cling to God and seek release. Amid the despair, we find our strength. With love and courage, we go to great lengths.

Though the journey is challenging and the nights are long, we hold on to each other and stay strong. For in the darkest hours, we find our way. Together with God, we'll face another day. -by Me