Many of Mark's friends and relatives have inquired about the possibility of contributing financially towards the substantial costs that he and Michelle will incur with respect to the expected long-term hospitalization and treatments for Leukemia during the duration of his illness. To facilitate such kindness, a Benefit Donation Fund account for Mark has been established at Wells Fargo Bank. The account is titled the Mark Benson Benefit Donation Fund. Donations to that account can be made at any branch of Wells Fargo Bank, or donations can be made by check payable to the "Mark Benson Benefit Donation Fund" and mailed to Wells Fargo Bank, 144 W. Brigham Rd., Ste B, St George, UT 84790.
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), also known as acute lymphocytic leukemia, is a form of leukemia, or cancer of the white blood cells.
Malignant, immature white blood cells continuously multiply and are overproduced in the bone marrow. ALL causes damage and death by crowding out normal cells in the bone marrow, and by spreading (metastasizing) to other organs. ALL is most common in childhood and young adulthood with a peak incidence at 4-5 years of age, and another peak in old age. The overall cure rate in children is 85%, and about 50% of adults have long-term disease-free survival.[1] 'Acute' refers to the undifferentiated, immature state of the circulating lymphocytes ("blasts"), and to the rapid progression of disease, which can be fatal in weeks to months if left untreated.
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Mark,
Thanks to your sister I got a chance to get some more info about what is going on. This blog is great. I'm glad we get a chance to keep informed.
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you and support you. Hang in there buddy.
Jeff and Gigi Cook
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