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The Cassandra Blanco Podcast
Battling Leukemia at 42. A Chat with a Husband, Father and My Brother, Chris Blanco | Episode 75
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Chris Blanco is a husband, father of 4, a professional DJ and my brother. We recorded this Podcast on July 4, 2026. At that time, Chris was told he had LGL Leukemia and Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH). On July 29, 2026, he found out that he has Hepatosplenic T-cell Lymphoma (HSTCL), a very rare and aggressive cancer along with the HLH.
Timestamps:
0:00- Introduction
3:06- The Beginning Signs of Leukemia
10:12- Getting Diagnosed with Leukemia
12:06- Getting Diagnosed with HLH
14:08- Soul Searching Following Diagnosis
16:55- 3 Stages of Initiation of Grief
22:52- Family Support, Realizing What’s Important
25:41- What Advice Would You Give to Younger Chris
28:35- Chris’ Advice to Others: Not Alone, Blood Work
32:04- Outro
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