Kennedy Myers, a quality analyst and social media expert from Syracuse, N.Y., lost 70 pounds within a month of her illness. Her health began to deteriorate, with symptoms including passing out, vomiting, and unexplained rashes. She was sent to a hospital with a cancer center and diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia. Following her diagnosis, Myers began treatment, which involved a week of chemotherapy and three monthly cycles of chemotherapy. However, doctors discovered she had rare genetic mutations that would make the cancer significantly harder to treat and the physical toll quickly became severe. She shared her journey on TikTok to encourage others to follow her, sharing updates about treatment, recovery, and emotional realities of living with leukemia.