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Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: Adam's Story. The 75-mile hike was the last straw. Adam Bengis had endured months of swollen lymph nodes that doctors attributed to a virus, but when he felt strangely weak on the long hikes at Boy Scout camp, Adam knew something was really wrong.
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Mar 20, 2023 · Adam Bengis, also known as Ya Boy, is a software developer and leukemia survivor who, through the Make-a-Wish Foundation, was granted his wish of appearing in an animated movie as an actor. As of 2021, Bengis has no other film roles and doesn't appear to have taken up acting. He is currently planning on becoming intentionally homeless and ...
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- Consolidation
- Interim Maintenance
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Induction refers to the first month or so of treatment in which a combination of chemotherapeutic drugs is given to reduce the numbers of leukemia cells from visible to not visible under the microscope. The goal in this stage of treatment is to reduce the number of leukemia cells in the marrow to a minimum and to make room for the return of the nor...
In ALL, consolidation involves one or two months of drug treatment. During this phase, the rare remaining leukemia cells are targeted. The patient receives weekly spinal taps to prevent leukemia from going to the brain/spinal fluid.
Patients receive methotrexate in combination with other chemotherapy agents. In some protocols the methotrexate has to be given as an inpatient.
In ALL, intensification involves repeating chemotherapy combinations similar to those used in induction and consolidation several months later. This stage is slightly more intensive and about half of patients get admitted to the hospital for fever, infection or other side effects.
This treatment stage involves repeated courses of less intense chemotherapy every 28 days for an additional 2 to 3 years. Monthly outpatient visits are required to determine response to treatment, detect any recurrent disease and manage any side effects of the treatment.
Feb 11, 2015 · Adam Bengis, 16, acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Adam’s theme song: Pharrell Williams, “Happy.” What has helped you cope? “Staying positive no matter what's happening. So many things have gone awry during my treatment, but it takes more than a bad day to throw me off track!
Adam Bengis’ Post Adam Bengis Software Engineer at Meta 2y Report this post I give out interview advice, technical and non-technical, almost every day. Close to 100 people contacted me in the ...
Watch this video featuring 1% Engineer Board Member Serena Yombe who interviews Adam Bengis about how he landed the role, what its like, and tips for being a successful software engineer....
