City of Hope shared a post on LinkedIn:
“Surviving cancer isn’t the end of the story. For Nicole Schulz, it was the beginning of a new and often unpredictable chapter.
Diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia as a teenager, she endured years of treatment, including two bone marrow transplants, only to find that life after cancer came with challenges of its own.
Her body still carries the impact. Chronic graft-versus-host disease. Avascular necrosis that led to knee replacements. And the quieter struggles, including the uncertainty, the moments of fear that don’t always fade with remission.
Her care team at City of Hope meets those realities head-on. Through our Childhood, Adolescent and Young Adult Survivorship Clinic, Nicole’s full treatment history guides care designed not just to respond, but to anticipate, helping her manage long-term risks while restoring something just as critical: peace of mind.
That consistency has mattered in ways that go beyond medicine. When a new cancer appeared years later, it was caught early. When the unknown felt overwhelming, her care team brought clarity.
Over time, that support helped Nicole begin to see a future she once thought might not be possible.
The word ‘irrepressible’ tattooed on her arm, captures that journey, reflecting not just the strength it took to survive, but the determination to keep moving forward.
Are you interested in supporting more patients like Nicole? Consider making a gift to City of Hope and support life-saving research and care: cityofhope.org/giving.”
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