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Youna Reveals Leukemia Diagnosis, Begins Treatment Focused on His Daughter

He says the plan allows outpatient chemotherapy with medication at home.

Overview

  • In an Instagram video, he shared a 'get ready with me' before chemotherapy and said he learned of the blood cancer on November 21 after noticing blood in his urine at work.
  • He was hospitalized for about seven days, underwent a biopsy, and received confirming results on the sixth day.
  • He reports severe fatigue and episodes of his skin turning purple, noting that his diet and sleep routines have shifted as treatment begins.
  • According to his account, doctors prescribed chemotherapy, including pill-based options, that he can follow from home, which he says gives him many hopes of life.
  • He is receiving care in the United States and has drawn public support, including a message from Delany López, while Samahara Lobatón posted reflective notes about a difficult year.