Support for Mallory and Joshua Hash

Mallory was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) on Wednesday, January 13. They would appreciate any support given at this time. In Mallory’s words: “Firstly, thank you all, from the bottom of our hearts for your prayers. We covet them and are so grateful for prayers. I wanted to post an update and explain everything at once so we don’t have to send it to everyone individually. On Wednesday, January 13th, I was diagnosed with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia, or AML. It was very shocking news, as I hadn’t had many signs or symptoms prior to Wednesday. Last summer I saw an endocrinologist to check my thyroid as a precaution (both my mom and aunt had thyroid conditions) and I was informed the right side of my thyroid was a bit larger than the other, but nothing to worry about since my blood work was relatively normal. Last week I noticed some swelling in my throat and thought it might be the thyroid again because I had a few symptoms related to thyroid disorders. Then I noticed I small rash on my upper arms and chest but just thought it was from recently washing our comforter at the laundromat (I have sensitive skin lol). To be cautious I sent a picture to my family doctor and he prescribed me a cream. The next day I noticed little red dots appearing on my chest and later on my arms. I scheduled an appointment at my clinic for Tuesday, the 12th because I was starting to get a little worried. I thought I most likely had a thyroid disorder and would be given medicine and sent home. After the clinic appointment my test results for my blood came back a little abnormal and my doctor said he wanted to call some people from hematology at Sanford Hospital. I barley slept that night, so scared for the unknown. Wednesday morning Josh called in to work to stay home with me, and I got a phone call around 9:00 from my doctor saying I have a blood disease and that it was most likely leukemia. You never think you’re going to hear those words, especially after having two people close to you fight and lose the battle of cancer. You never expect that you’ll be the one hooked up to wires and monitored 24/7. All I can say at this point is that God is good. God is SO good and He knows the pain His children are going through, because He felt it first. He is so good to have given this to me instead of Josh or another family member.”