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Suleika Jaouad Faces Third Transplant Amid Leukemia Battle
1 Oct
Summary
- Jaouad is preparing for a third bone marrow transplant for leukemia.
- She has established a research fund at Memorial Sloan Kettering.
- The fund supports research into difficult-to-treat leukemias.
Suleika Jaouad, the wife of musician Jon Batiste, has revealed she is set to undergo a third bone marrow transplant. Jaouad, an award-winning journalist and author, shared that her previous treatments for leukemia are no longer sufficient.
She expressed mixed emotions, acknowledging her fear while emphasizing her trust in her medical team and the support of her loved ones. Jaouad was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia at age 22 shortly after graduating from Princeton University.
To advance medical science, Jaouad and her family are establishing the Suleika Jaouad Fund for Leukemia & Stem Cell Transplant Research at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. This fund aims to support research into more challenging cases of leukemia and enhance bone marrow transplant procedures.
Jaouad hopes this research will not only benefit her but also future patients facing similar diagnoses, offering them new treatment options. She plans to share updates on her journey through her Substack newsletter, Isolation Journals.
