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A Breath of Fresh Air

It's been a few weeks since my appointment at UC Davis and so much has happened that I've just now allowed the information from my appointment to really sink in. I was lucky enough to spend an amazing week in Sacramento, California and catch up with friends and family. The day after we arrived was the day of my appointment and to be completely honest, I was terrified. I have had such a negative experience throughout the last few years that the thought of having to go to a hematology appointment just throws me into an anxiety tailspin. I was lucky enough to be accompanied by both of my amazing parents. Since diagnosis, it has been my mom and I primarily dealing with appointments and infusions while my dad worked his butt off to provide for us, so I was really glad that my he could be there also. Walking into the area where they hold clinic I was immediately met with positive energy. Everyone was so amazing and kind. It was a breath of fresh air. We initially met with a...