Hello my name is Julie Velazquez and I was diagnosed with APL Leukemia in April of 2008, however I reached a complete remission in July of 2008. I recently had a bone marrow biopsy and my test has confirmed that the Leukemia is back. My next step toward recovery is going through a 7 week IV therapy of Arsenic Trimoxide, after this treatment I will undergo a stem cell transplant!

I am feeling scared and unsure and would like for anyone who has experienced the same diagnosis or treatment, to feel free to contact me at my email address. I feel it would do me some good to talk to someone who has shared the same experiences as myself. My prayers and heart go out to anyone who is battling an illness or disease. God Bless and my prayers are with you. I feel very uncertain and confused, scared, and all the above that you mention. Not knowing and fear of the unknown cloud my mind these days. I look at my beautiful children and wonder “what will happen to them, especially my youngest, who has his own disabilities”? I find myself crying all the time and want so much to be strong and convince myself that this will be a walk in the park and it will all be over soon. However, I know the truth, there are no guarantee’s! I want to prepare myself for the worst, but don’t know how! God Bless you and the many others that are surrounded with this terrible disease! I pray you recover more and more every day!

Julie (Salt Lake City, Ut)

Sincerely;

Julie D Velazquez

Love,
Anna