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Mission Statement...
The Rhoads Six Foundation, established by John and Teresa Garofalo, provides
items of comfort to patients living with Acute Myeloid Leukemia, research
grants to further understand and treat the illness, and scholarships and
awards to veterinary students entering equine medicine programs.
About AML...
Leukemia is a cancer of the blood
cells. Normally, blood cells are made in an orderly, controlled way. When
leukemia develops, the bone marrow produces abnormal cells; therefore, the
cells that are responsible for fighting infections and preventing bleeding
are not made correctly.
Classification of Leukemia
Leukemias are classified as acute or chronic; an acute leukemia
progresses more rapidly. They are also classified by the type of white blood
cells in which they arise -- lymphoid cells or myeloid cells. There are four
primary types of leukemia:
Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL)
Acute myeloid leukemia (AML)
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)
Chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML)
In addition, there are other forms of leukemia that are rarer. About 13,000 Americans are diagnosed with acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) each year. The chance of getting AML increases with age. However, children and adults of any age can develop AML. About one in five children with leukemia has AML. The goal of treatment for AML is to bring about a remission or to cure the disease.
The number of patients with AML who enter remission,
stay in remission for years or are cured has increased significantly over
the past 30 years.
Recent Events...
at the Italian-American Club
301 W. Wayne Ave.
Wayne, PA
A Life Remembered...
Dr. Teresa Garofalo is remembered for her joyful spirit, enduring
generosity, loving heart and love of life.
Make a donation in Theresa's memory online
or
Mail check, made payable to "The Rhoads Six Foundation," to:
"The Rhoads Six Foundation c/o CCCF"
28 W. Market Street
West Chester, PA 19382
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