Hearts of Gold

After I signed the waivers, the doctors and the nurses accompanying them left. I was alone and I sat there deep in thought, running through the possibilities of my situation. I was so worried about what the outcome would be or could be. We all have challenges that we must overcome in this lifetime. In Hearts of Gold, you will read about author Filemon Lamas and his challenges, his emotions, his responsibilities, and his reality. Diagnosed in 2008 with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), a...
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After I signed the waivers, the doctors and the nurses accompanying them left. I was alone and I sat there deep in thought, running through the possibilities of my situation. I was so worried about what the outcome would be or could be. We all have challenges that we must overcome in this lifetime. In Hearts of Gold, you will read about author Filemon Lamas and his challenges, his emotions, his responsibilities, and his reality. Diagnosed in 2008 with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), a life threatening disease, Lamas began an arduous struggle with his with finances, shelter, and health. Within these pages, he shares the triumphs and tribulations from his bout with cancer. Ultimately, he found hope and encouragement through the warm, compassionate people and organizations that exist and lend their "hearts of gold" for people beset with life-altering diseases.