Congratulations on beating cancer, especially a stage 4 cancer - of any kind but especially Leukemia. It is sad that people were so dismissive of your condition. I am currently being treated for prostate cancer - recurrent no less. We need support, and not a ho-hum attitude. But there was a flip side to your battle: it developed a strong determination in you that allowed you to more fully connect with a fundamental part of who you are. That is a gift that can last a lifetime. You are a super girl. Never Give Up!
