158: Casey Kang survived acute lymphoblastic leukemia | experimental immunotherapy | doxorubicin | methotrexate

    When she began experiencing severe bruising and fatigue and turning pale in late 2013, Casey Kang sought medical attention.  This led to a diagnosis of acute lymphoblastic leukemia.  She was placed on an aggressive, 18-month chemotherapy regimen, which included doxorubicin and methotrexate.  Casey relapsed three times during which she was placed on an experimental immunotherapy.  All told, she spent 168 days in a hospital, but Casey achieved survivorship.  She is now a coach who helps women diagnosed with cancer through the physical, mental and emotional challenges that occur after treatment.   When Casey Kang experienced various aches and pains at the end of 2013, she thought they were tied to holiday- or work-related stress.  She sought medical attention, was prescribed ten days of antibiotics, and was told to return in two weeks.  During the ten days, things got worse.  She was stricken with extreme fatigue, bruising, vision issues and her turning pale.  While this went on, she continued to go to work.  She underwent blood tests, and they revealed she had leukemia.  Even before the test results came back, her care team called for a bone marrow transplant, so sure were they that she had cancer.   Casey said her cancer was subsequently diagnosed as acute lymphoblastic leukemia.  Because of its aggressive nature, she was put on an aggressive, 18-month chemotherapy regimen.  It included doxorubicin and methotrexate.  She experienced two relapses and was prescribed an experimental immunotherapy.   Multiple hospital stays totaled 168 days.  During that time, Casey learned how mentally tough she was and is.  As much as she disliked the time in the hospital, she was sure to create a routine that would get her through the day.  Casey used the hospital floor's exercise bike and walked laps around the floors, with 17 laps equaling a mile.   Despite a grueling journey, Casey Kang achieved survivorship.  She is active on social media, as she works tirelessly to aid woman diagnosed with cancer to make them physically, mentally and emotionally strong when dealing with life after treatment.  As for herself, she says her overall is better than it was before her diagnosis.   Additional Resources:   Casey's Website:   https://www.thehappierhustle.com   Casey's Free Guide:   https://casey-head.mykajabi.com/free-guide