HealthTree Coach & A Second Opinion Saved My Life - Taye and Steve's Story
In this pre-recorded webinar, Taye Tessema and Steve Hodges share their incredible story. When Taye, an AML patient, heard the words he'd dreaded, "There's nothing else we can do for you," he thought that was it for him and his battle with AML. Until he got connected with a HealthTree for AML Coach, Steve, and things started changing for him. Watch the recording to see how the power of connection and a second opinion saved Taye's life.
Roz introduces the topic of the webinar and our two presenters, Steve and Taye.
Steve and Taye share their incredible story.
Rozalynn Hite
Rozalynn Hite is the Patient Community Director and leads the HealthTree Coach program. She is also a myeloma caregiver to her husband Richard, and mother to three children. Rozalynn is passionate about providing support, education, and resources to help others live full and meaningful lives.
Steve Hodges
Steve is an AML patient who has had 7+3, FLAG, multiple consolidations and additional Aza/Ven cycles pursuant to achieving complete remission for a Bone Marrow Transplant in late February 2023. Steve grew up working on cattle and horse farms. He’s an amateur pianist who plays regularly for Hospital, Hospice, and others. He is a retired IT professional, and an active volunteer with several health and hospital Patient/Family councils. He is an active board member for youth and adult musical organizations. Steve likes books, hiking/walking and podcasts. He's a trained end-of-life advocate who holds an MSW, a dad and very happy grandfather.
Taye Tessema
My name is Taye married and a father of 3. I have been married since May 9, 1986. In 2018 I received a liver transplant. In 2020 I was diagnosed with AML and have been receiving treatment to date.