This may be pretty hard to hear and there are treatments. We will try everything possible to help you beat the cancer. You have Stage 3 Leukemia,” discloses Doctor Galyana while holding my hands. She continues to inform me about Leukemia and ways to treat it. “We will schedule you for an appointment to start your chemotherapy and radiation. I suggest you notify your family and talk to them about it,” instructs Doctor Galyana. I start to cry. It feels like my throat is closing up and I cannot breathe. Jumping to my feet, I tell the doctor that I need to leave so I can tell my fiancé as soon as …show more content…
Galyana, she reveals that she has atrocious news. She tells me that the treatments are not working. It feels like my life is falling apart. She explains that my cancer is not responding to the treatment as anticipated and has moved to Stage 4 Leukemia. From this point on, there is nothing they can possibly do. Dr. Galyana tells me to spend as much time as possible with my loved ones. Leaving the office in a state of disbelief, I return to the chilly, deserted hotel room and cry for hours until there are no tears left. Not wanting to burden my parents with what is happening in my life, I decide not to tell them. I cannot handle their