Nicole Chase-Logan

I was diagnosed with Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) during the holidays, and my world changed overnight. ALL is a fast-moving cancer of the blood and bone marrow, and it leaves no room for healthy cells to regrow. I was hospitalized on Christmas Day after a series of illnesses that started with food poisoning, then shingles, the flu, and finally a blood clot in my leg being called a "Lupus event". My body just couldn’t overcome the back-to-back illnesses. I knew something was seriously wrong. Bruises, rashes, and spotty blood marks appeared all over my body. Despite my stubbornness. Friends and family finally convinced me to call 911. I’m usually the one helping others, not asking for help, but this time I have no choice. And it's not easy for me to do so. The challenges haven’t stopped. I now face travel issues getting to Roswell for treatment. I didn't understand until today, 1/13/2026 just how hard its going to be. I have to do restrictions of the medication Prednisone for the Cancer to regrow in my body. It's painful. Already causing complications. But I have to go through everything again that happened since Christmas. Time, travel, overnight hotel stays, plus I have to pay out-of-pocket for medical supplies for my PICC line. They're are starting to stack up. My apartment became unsafe due to toxic pesticide exposure, leaving me homeless and the rental unit needing urgent chemical testing and treatment for pending court proceedings. I can’t return home per the doctors orders. But have found safe accommodations for myself but not my beloved Nola. I'm on 24/7 observation because I can spontaneously bleed at any moment. The costs for travel, medical supplies, and overnight medical stays are truly overwhelming, and I’m struggling to keep up. But I won't give up. Upon discharge from Roswell. I had a limited chance of survival and was told to go home and "transition". Circumstances changed an hour and a half before leaving Roswell Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo NY, Friday 1/9/2026. Doctors ran into my room. I was given HOPE. Ive agreed to participate in clinical trials. Because the standard treatment of care for ALL only has a 25% success rate. My treatment will also give hope to others with Autoimmune suppressed blood cancers. Because it could be a cure for A.L.L. that doesn't need chemotherapy or bone transplants. So many children don't make it though treatment. Helping others with autoimmune Cancers and give myself a fighting chance is worth the Clinical Trials. This is hard for me to ask, but I need help catching a break. The odds are tough, but I’m not ready to give up. Your support will help me access life-saving care, while staying safe during treatment, and hopefully contribute to research that could save others. Please help me fight for my life and for a future where more people can survive this disease. Update: January 9th 2026. Currently need help getting more medical supplies. And funds for the long stays near Roswell. This has definitely been a huge barrier for me. An thank you to all that help. I really can't do this on my own. But I have been. Because I won't let this leukemia bring me down. Please continue to pray and support me. Much love...and thank you for the messages of support on my social media accounts. It's the little things that keep me going. All smiles :) :) :) Update: February 20th 2026 I was readmitted to Roswell Park cancer institute in Buffalo for the clinical trial on February 16th 2026. It's day 5 of the process and I'm responding VERY well with the course of KTI they have administered to me. Testing out 2 oral medications. Along with steroids and approved medications to combat side affects. So far so good. My bones hurt. But that's mainly from bringing the cancer BACK the previous 4 weeks. Swollen lymph nodes as well. Which my team at Roswell had to do. To confirm Ph+ALL diagnosis. And so far so good! :) :) As my body heals. I'll get more tired. Energy zapped. Gravity will put it's force apon me. BRING IT!! Lol It feels like I'm a motorcycle and someone's twisting my bones to reve me up. Bouncing on my spine doing flips. Tugging at my arm bones when I lift something. Awkwardly poking my ribs. And crinkling up my toes and fingers like crunching noodles when ever I stand, walk or write something. Thank goodness texting only requires tapping the screen. I didn't notice any more thrombocytopenia before I came in for treatment. But as the medicine works. I've started to see bruising come back. No cause for alarm yet because my levels are in range. I was assured that I'll be able to go home in 6 days!! Excited. But which home? I'm still couch surfing till court is set with my landlord. Because my apartment is covered in this horrible pesticide that pushed my organs over the edge. It's been. The worst experience of my life!!! Being found Christmas day coughing up blood unable to breathe properly to today. Back in Roswell doing a clinical trial that will not only cure me. But others. History in he making for individuals like me who are autoimmune compromised. I don't know how I'm doing it. But I'm getting through this. Any and all help is still needed. Can donate to my cash app or Venmo as well. To avoid fees. Just reach out to me. :) I update daily in particular places. Because this journey is for everyone. Leukemia awareness and speaking up an saying ....there's something wrong with my body, help me.... is huge!! And no one can do it alone. Not even me. Thank you and stay blessed. :) I'm still going strong!!!