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Dallas man leaves hospital in deep AML remission

9/8/2026

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  • Dallas resident Reese Willard was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia after test showed 5,000 platelets.
  • His CBC revealed 87 percent myeloblasts, confirming the leukemia.
  • He was transferred to Baylor University Medical Center for intensive chemotherapy and stabilisation after septic shock.
  • After 30 days, Willard left the hospital in deep remission with improving blood counts.
  • Wife Sarah Willard posted the story on TikTok (@windwill22) to promote early detection and mental-health support.