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Listen to our latest episode: Stem cell transplant, leukemia and a love story with Allison Ashley
Dr. Denise Millstine is joined by author Allison Ashley and hematologist Dr. Jeanne Palmer to explore the emotional and medical journey of leukemia treatment and stem cell transplantation through the lens of Allison’s romance novel IF TOMORROW NEVER COMES The conversation touches on the steps of bone marrow and stem cell blood donation, the anxiety and worry following transplant, and the power of human connection.
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- What role do support systems—like caregivers, friends, or even pets—play in healing?
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My personal belief is that a support system is an essential part of healing/recovery.
A major health event can be very isolating. Not only because of a loss of mobility, but people often find out how many friends they *don't* have.
That's very depressing. In my own case, I wondered how a stroke could make me so "radioactive" that people wouldn't even email me.
That being said, the encouragement I did get, especially from my wife, kept me going through the worst days, when pain, exhaustion, frustration, and isolation made me wonder why I was even bothering.
I am convinced that support literally made the difference between life and death.