Ben Lawson's Road to Recovery
- Ben Lawson, 30, was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia during the start of the COVID-19 pandemic last year.
- Lawson, who has always been physically fit, lost over 40 pounds during treatment.
- He’s now inspiring others on TikTok with his comeback story that includes fitness, family, and faith.
Lawson, a U.S. Army Veteran who served in Afghanistan, has always been physically fit, but cancer took a toll on his body. He lost 40 pounds. Now on TikTok, he shares his road to recovery with nearly 34,000 followers. While being treated for his leukemia, Lawson would power through and work out, sometimes during his hospital stays. Lawson is still on chemo medication, which he says can make him feel nauseous. But, he always finds time to keep his body moving. “It’s really easy to find excuses,” he says. “You have to decide before you even start that no matter what happens, you’re going to be great. That’s when you can truly achieve anything.” His goal is to compete in a bodybuilding show in the near future. While fitness is a big part of his success story, he also credits his comeback to the support of his wife, Savannah, the love that he has for his kids, and his faith.
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Lawson, who is a fitness coach, uses his social media to motivate and inspire others. He has graciously agreed to allow us to use his content in order to help our community.
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