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Review for Angels of Hope - A Family Cancer Foundation, Shelby Township, MI, USA

Rating: 5 stars  

I was diagnosed with Leukemia August 28th, 2009, a day I will never forget. I went to the ER because I thought I had been having migranes. What a shock to learn that I had Leukemia.
In March 2010. I had a stem cell transplant to keep my leukemia in remission. I had 2 years of being in remission and dealing with a roller coaster ride of medical problems. In June 2012, I relapsed. This time around was much harder on my body and I was so sick, visiting the ICU several times. On December 12th, 2012, I had another SCT which put me in remission. I am now dealing with many side effects from treatment.
When I was first diagnosed I was going through Nursing school to become an RN. It's hard to say if I ever want to go back in that field again.
It's been very hard making ends meet for my husband and I with our 3 children. I thank God everyday for the help that Angels of Hope has given us and I try to keep paying it forward everyday. I was referred to them from the Children's Leukemia Foundation for help paying our surety and they were more than accommodating and for that we are forever grateful to them.
Thank you Angels of Hope for helping us!!

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