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Deana is
Blood Cancer United

Close up of Deana, childhood cancer survivor, smiling and wearing a flower crown

In May 2008 at nine years-old, I was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). I went from being told I had a 10 day stomach virus to being told I had leukemia. The doctors said told I didn't come in when I did, I could of lost my life.

A year went by, and I was stuck in the hospital missing out on family and important events. I even had my tenth birthday in the hospital, but I was too sick to enjoy it.

Fast forward to now, I'm 18 years-old and I’m a children’s book publisher to a book called “How My Sun Got Its Smile” on my story and fight with cancer. I am proud to say I am a nine-year survivor. 

Deana

ALL Survivor

We are Blood Cancer United.

Everyone affected by blood cancer—patients, survivors, caregivers, researchers, advocates, fundraisers, everyone—has a story. Share yours.

Alexus

Family member and supporter

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acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) - in memory

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acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)

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B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL)

Melanie

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Nicholas

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Bryn

pre-B-cell leukemia (B-ALL)

Caysen

acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)

Emily

B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL)

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is now Blood Cancer United. Learn more.