At 31, Anjenatte G. Caño never imagined that the ordinary responsibilities she once carried as a wife and mother would one day become difficult challenges. Persistent back pain, fever, flu-like symptoms, weight loss, and increasing weakness eventually led to her diagnosis of chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) on 21 January 2026. The illness brought physical pain, emotional uncertainty, and financial pressures, sometimes leaving her unable to walk or even complete simple household tasks. Her...

Norman and Anne Balitayo: A beautiful reminder that faith can sustain us, and love can strengthen us. Patient Stories Series (No. 54) When Norman P. Balitayo was diagnosed with chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) in December 2008, he was working as a store merchandiser and building a future with his school sweetheart, Anne. The diagnosis came as a devastating shock. Overwhelmed by fear and uncertainty, Norman initially believed that his illness meant he could no longer have a future with...

After more than two months of persistent fever and red spots on her body, Jessieca A. Macam, 25, was diagnosed with acute myelogenous leukemia (AML)—and soon learned that she was also two months pregnant. Suddenly, she was fighting not only for her own life, but also for the child growing inside her. Chemotherapy, blood transfusions, hospitalizations, and the possibility of a bone marrow transplant that was beyond the family's means became part of her difficult journey. Yet amid the fear and...