Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia | Jaclyn's Story

Jaclyn was diagnosed with a rare subtype of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) -- acute promyelocytic leukemia -- requiring immediate treatment. See how Dr. Gail Roboz and the Leukemia Program at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian went above and beyond to help Jaclyn achieve remission and kickstart a healthy lifestyle.

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[LIFE-nhzq]

I have this APL leukemia. Diagnosed Sept 9th 2020. Its been a rough road so far but the Drs and nurses saved my life as my platelets were at 7000 only and other blood numbers were as low as can be. Getting treated with ATRA and Arsenic Trioxide with some side affects but managed with dose adjustments. i continue to do 4 weeks on and 4 weeks off treatment. I know its only been 4 months but staying positive.

[SpringismySeason]

I just had the opportunity to hear this physician speak to my company about AML. She is an outstanding doctor who is not only an expert in the field but has a wonderful bedside manner.

[OfficialFoshiznik]

I was diagnosed with APML in march 2016. I was hospitalised for 5 weeks and 1 week in ICU as I had the ATRA Syndrome, H1N1, pneumonia and a collapsed lung but 9 months later and 63 bouts of chemo (Arsenic Trioxide) later and I was in remission and have been since. I now have Lymphoedema in my left leg but other than that I’ve been incredibly lucky.

[ianlombardo]

My friend had APL, they only found it after he collapsed while fighting a fire. He passed two days after his collapse.

[abhijitpaul-hfgf]

How many years u can survive? What doctor says ? My gf is also have the same cancer....i am from india plz reply

[jrsdsu]

Very impressive young woman. All my respect and support from a fellow survivor.
Jamie Reno

[allenrosiee]

I’m 27 to with apl 6 weeks in Treatment.