It’s been six years since I was first told that I had no evidence of acute myeloid leukemia. But thoughts about recurrence still pop into my head from time to time. I don’t think they’ll ever completely disappear, but the fear has lessened with time.

Here’s what I’ve learned about coping with these fears since I entered remission.

Be mindful of your thoughts

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