Esther is
Blood Cancer United

Ester and her husband smiling on their anniversary

In November 2011, I was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and received a stem cell transplant in April 2012. After recovery, I continued medical care with my local oncologist.

In the summer of 2014, my lab results caused concern. After two bone marrow biopsies, I was diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) in January 2015. My doctor was shocked. The plan of treatment was chemotherapy and eventually a bone marrow transplant. Due to complications from chemotherapy treatment, the bone marrow transplant was off the table.

I am now in complete remission for both multiple myeloma and ALL and take daily chemotherapy pills. If I am still in remission by December 2017, the odds of either cancer returning is minimal.

I have stayed positive in my journey to stay well and pray I will with each day I live with this illness.

Esther

Myeloma/ALL Survivor

We are Blood Cancer United.

Everyone affected by blood cancer—patients, survivors, caregivers, researchers, advocates, fundraisers, everyone—has a story. Share yours.
Blood cancer patient wearing a knit beanie and glasses embraces a loved one during a hospital visit. The image highlights the importance of caregiver support, resilience, and hope throughout blood cancer treatment. Set in a healthcare environment, the photo reflects the experiences of blood cancer patients and families navigating diagnosis, treatment, recovery, and survivorship together.

Kerrie

acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)

leukemia patient weaing glasses and blue shirt at the beach

Paul

acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)

Family affected by blood cancer poses together at a tropical beach destination surrounded by palm trees and bright sunshine. The image highlights the importance of family support, resilience, and making meaningful memories after a blood cancer diagnosis. It represents hope, survivorship, and the impact of blood cancer treatments and support services that help patients and their loved ones navigate leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, and other blood cancers while celebrating milestones together.

Kelli

Philadelphia chromosome-positive B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (Ph+ B-ALL)

Young child receiving medical care in a hospital bed with a nasal feeding tube, wearing a colorful shirt with animal prints. The image highlights the realities of childhood blood cancer treatment while showcasing strength, hope, and resilience. This photo represents the experiences of pediatric blood cancer patients and families navigating treatment, supportive care, and survivorship.

Kyle

Family member and caregiver

inspirational-stories-blood-cancer-bill.jpg

Bill

multiple myeloma (MM)

five-year-old leukemia survivor, Vera Padilla of Sacramento, CA

Monica

Family member, caregiver, advocate

Nevaeh age 2 standing outside in a lacy white summer dress, cowbow boots and hat, and a huge smile

Nevaeh

acute myeloid leukemia (AML+MLLr)

Portrait of a child standing in a grassy field surrounded by wildflowers and greenery, wearing a navy button-down shirt. The image represents hope, resilience, and childhood blood cancer awareness, highlighting the experiences of young blood cancer patients, survivors, and families while emphasizing the importance of research, support, and community.

Henry

B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL)

Jarvis, Pre B acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) patient

Jarvis

Pre-B acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)

Savanna and Asher, pediatric blood cancer patient, holding a sign "Asher is a perfect match"

Savanna

pre-B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (pre-B-ALL)

Rachel, pediatric blood cancer as an adult at the same stem cell transplant unti they were treated

Rachel

acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)

Two men with arms around each others shoulders

Kabir

acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)

Share your story

See all stories

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