Syria's First Lady, Asma Assad, diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia, will undergo treatment and withdraw from engagements.
Syria's First Lady, Asma Assad, has been diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia, a form of cancer affecting white blood cells, according to a statement from President Bashar al-Assad's office. As a result, she will undergo a specialized treatment protocol requiring social distancing and will temporarily withdraw from all direct engagements. Born in the UK in 1975, Asma had previously battled breast cancer in 2019.
May 21, 2024
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