Lanterna Rally

Author: E. H. Redmon

Publisher: Dog Ear Publishing

Published: 2016-05-06

Total Pages: 300

ISBN-13: 9781457547577

Every three minutes, someone in the U.S. is diagnosed with a blood cancer like leukemia or lymphoma... and Dr. Redmon's son Victor was no exception. Victor Redmon was a college student when he was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, or ALL. Victors Over Leukemia is the true story of his battle with-and ultimate triumph over-ALL, a disease that not long ago was a nearly certain death sentence. Dr. Redmon pulls no punches as she shares her story through the eyes of Victor, his family, and his friends. Experience the lowest of lows and the highest of highs as the family struggles to balance their lives with Victor's illness, and Victor fi ghts to fulfi l his dream of going to medical school. Whether you or a loved one is facing a life-threatening illness like leukemia, or you simply enjoy stories of faith and fortitude, Victors Over Leukemia is a celebration of human triumph that will strengthen your spirit. About the Author: Estrellita H. Redmon, MD, MBA, FACP was born in Tallahassee, Florida. At the age of 12, she announced that she wanted to be a doctor, and at 16, she enrolled at Florida A&M University. She earned a bachelor's degree in pharmacy, followed by a doctor of medicine degree from the University of Florida in 1986. She completed her residency training in internal medicine in Roanoke, Virginia, and later returned to the University of Florida for a master's in business administration. Dr. Redmon is board certifi ed in Internal Medicine and Health Care Quality Management and is a fellow in the American College of Physicians. Her career includes over 25 years as a practicing physician and 20+ years as a physician leader in management.Currently, she is Vice President of Clinical Integration at St. Vincent's HealthCare in Jacksonville. "Dr. E" enjoys traveling with her husband, Gregory, spending time with her adult children, Victor and Carissa, running, writing, and playing the piano.