Dr. Luke Mountjoy, a physician at the Colorado Blood Cancer Institute, has a unique perspective on treating cancer patients as a survivor of acute myelogenous leukemia himself. His journey with cancer began when his father passed away from pancreatic cancer when he was only 14 years old. Two years later, Mountjoy was diagnosed with leukemia and underwent a 95-day hospital stay, where he was treated by Dr. Lorrie Odom, who inspired his career choice.
Mountjoy credits Dr. Odom for saving his life and shaping the way he approaches patient care. He emphasizes the importance of providing reassurance and hope to cancer patients, drawing from his own experiences as a patient. His goal is to continue the work of those who helped him through his illness and to be a beacon of hope for others facing similar challenges.
As a physician specializing in blood cancers, Mountjoy values the relationships he builds with his patients, mirroring the compassionate care he received from Dr. Odom. He sees his role as a way to give back to the medical community that saved his life and to support patients through their own journeys with cancer. Mountjoy’s personal experiences drive his commitment to making a difference in the lives of cancer patients and exemplify the resilience and hope that can come from overcoming adversity.
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