Veteran and 10 Year ALL Survivor Mike Ansley Shares How He Embraces The Suck

Mike Ansley (seen left in this photo) is a 10 year Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) survivor and military veteran. When he was in the Navy, he and his colleagues used the term "embrace the suck." There were times when they were in tough situations, and they had to acknowledge their limitations. The same is true for survivorship.Another mantra Mike lives by is "Faith, Family, Friends." As long as you keep those three things as priorities, the rest is just "stuff." Lean on your faith, family, and friends as you go through this journey.  They can even help you when life throws you curve balls. Clinical trials have been a key part of Mike's journey, and he walks us through that process, as well as how distance running has remained a big part of his life. Go Mike!The information in this podcast should not be construed as medical advice. Please consult with your health care provider regarding your medical decisions and treatment. The listed resources are not intended to be endorsements.Resources: Mike's blog: "Embrace The Suck:" https://www.nbmtlink.org/author/mansley/National Bone Marrow Transplant Link - (800) LINK-BMT, or (800) 546-5268.nbmtLINK Website: https://www.nbmtlink.org/Thank you to this season's sponsors:The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society: https://www.lls.org/Seagen: https://www.seagen.com/Omeros Corporation: https://www.omeros.com/ National Bone Marrow Transplant Link - (800) LINK-BMT, or (800) 546-5268.nbmtLINK Website: https://www.nbmtlink.org/Check out our valued nbmtLINK resource books, some for sale, some free as downloadable, https://www.nbmtlink.org/shop/nbmtLINK Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/nbmtLINKFollow the nbmtLINK on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/nbmtlink/The nbmtLINK YouTube Page can be found by clicking here.This content is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.  It is crucial to consult directly with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical conditions, treatment options, or other health concerns.The views and opinions expressed by the speakers are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the nbmtLINK.  Unless otherwise stated in an official policy, the nbmtLINK does not endorse any specific treatments, products, or services mentioned by the speakers. Reliance on any information provided is solely at your own risk.The Marrow Masters Podcast is produced by JAG Podcast Productions: https://jagpodcastproductions.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.