Overcoming the Odds
HOW ONE MAN BEAT CANCER AND IS INSPIRING OTHERS TO DO THE SAME
attacking the host cells. Over the next 18 months, Michael had issues with his skin and gastrointestinal tract before his liver went into failure, nearly killing him. Michael continued to experience issues from his condition and the treatments he was undergoing. This past June, nearly two years after his initial cancer diagnosis, Michael began a new extracorporeal photopheresis treatment. This treatment has helped patients with various autoimmune disorders, including graft vs. host disease and t-cell lymphoma. The treatment separates his blood and treats it before returning it to his body. Now, Michael is in full remission and has decided to share his journey on a podcast titled “Michael and Mom Talk Cancer.” In doing so, Michael created a vast support network for cancer patients and survivors across the globe. SUDOKUWEB
Learning that you have cancer is never easy. You know you have a challenging and extensive battle in front of you, and you will need to fight with every ounce of your being to come out on the other side. It’s a situation many individuals experience, but one young man from Florida is inspiring hope for others after successfully beating aggressive blood cancer. Michael Cramer decided to visit his doctor after he experienced fatigue, night sweats, and weight loss. He assumed the symptoms were related to the stress he was experiencing from the COVID-19 pandemic, but the truth was much more difficult to swallow. The doctor diagnosed Michael with hepatosplenic t-cell lymphoma. The doctor informed Michael and his mother that most people do not survive it, and Michael might only have eight months to live. At only 21 years old, Michael decided to fight and underwent three rounds of intensive chemotherapy before receiving a bone marrow transplant. The transplant was unsuccessful and left Michael with a severe complication called graft vs. host disease. The donor cells were
Michael’s story shows that we can overcome anything when we persevere through challenges, even if they seem impossible.
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