Lauren Johnson was 26 when she was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Her white blood cell counts were so high, she was told she'd have to start chemotherapy right away.

Here, she bears all, from talking about undergoing chemotherapies, long hospital stays, multiple bone marrow biopsies and spinal taps, and getting through the emotional and mental lows. Time codes are below. For her full story, also visit: www.thepatientstory.com/cancers/leukemia