Mom of 5 Dances Through Acute Myeloid Leukemia Treatment in Hospital Isolation: “Choosing To Stay Happy Through This”

Published May 26, 2020

Mom of 5 Dances Through Acute Myeloid Leukemia Treatment in Hospital Isolation: “Choosing To Stay Happy Through This”

Tia Stokes made a deliberate choice to stay upbeat while fighting cancer through the pandemic -- but it hasn't been easy. "This is going to be a long road. But I refuse to let this ruin my LIFE. Or change who I AM." 

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