Valorant Content Creator Kyedae Diagnosed With Cancer, Shall Start Treatment Soon
Valorant content creator Kyedae “Kyedae” Shymko revealed on Twitter that she has been diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) which is a type of cancer. Kyedae will be undergoing treatment “very soon” and the community poured in their best wishes for her speedy recovery. She revealed that she is not sure how her body will react to the treatment and if she can stream consistently in the near future.
What is Acute Myeloid Leukemia
According to the National Cancer Institute (NCI), AML is a type of blood and bone marrow cancer that can be lethal. Around 60% to 70% adults diagnosed with AML can be cured after induction therapy through immediate treatment.
There have been 20,380 cases of AML and 11,310 deaths in the United States in 2023 already. The NCI states, “Remission rates in adult AML are inversely related to age, with an expected remission rate of more than 65% for those younger than 60 years. Data suggests that once attained, duration of remission may be shorter in older patients. Increased morbidity and mortality during induction appear to be directly related to age.”
Hi everyone,
I’ve recently been diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (cancer). I’ll be starting up treatment very soon. With that being said I’m not too sure how my body will react to the treatment so I do apologize in advance if my stream schedule isn’t consistent! Stay safe <3— kyedae (@kyedae) March 3, 2023
Valorant community shows support for Kyedae
Kyedae is one of the biggest personalities within the Valorant community. She received support from other members of the Valorant community. Esports organizations Sentinels, 100 Thieves, Cloud9, NRG Team Dignitas and others showed support.
This news is heartbreaking. Wishing you a speedy recovery from the entire DIGFam ❤️
— Dignitas (@dignitas) March 3, 2023
Sending love to you and your family, and wishing for the speediest of recoveries.
Stay strong Kyedae! ❤️
— FaZe Clan (@FaZeClan) March 3, 2023
Twitch also took notice and wished her a speedy recovery.
Sending over lots of love and wishing you a speedy recovery
— Twitch (@Twitch) March 3, 2023
If Kyedae completes her treatment successfully, she will still need to undergo active testing until she is declared cancer-free. The esports community at large is by her side and we at AFK Gaming too wish her a successful treatment and quick recovery.
