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Fred is
Blood Cancer United

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I have a history of cancer. In 2007, I was diagnosed with colorectal cancer and lung cancer. I went through oral chemotherapy, radiation, and then surgery to remove the rectum and middle lobe of my right lung. I survived that first encounter.

Then, 10 years later, in 2017, I was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). I underwent chemo and immunotherapy infusions. I then went into remission until it reared its head again in 2019. Then I had another chemo drug and immunotherapy infusions again and went into remission. Then in 2024, I was diagnosed with lymphoma again, but this time it was tied with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). I’m currently battling it and taking an oral medication daily to help keep it in check.

The cost of the medication is very expensive, and I have obtained financial help from Blood Cancer United.

Fred

non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) and chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)

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Heriberto, Burkitt lymphoma (BL) patient, with wife on his wedding day

Heriberto

Burkitt lymphoma (BL)

Steven, a young white male with dark hair and light mustache and beard wearing sunglasses and life vest over white and black shirt standing on a boat

Steven

non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL)

Two runners celebrate together while crossing a city race course, an image reflecting blood cancer awareness, endurance events, and community support.

Deb

Family member, volunteer, supporter/donor

A person stands on a quiet, snow‑covered woodland path, wearing a dark zip‑up jacket lightly dusted with snowflakes. Bare winter trees surround the trail, creating a still, muted landscape. The cold air and gently falling snow evoke a sense of resilience and reflection—an atmosphere that mirrors the strength often required in a journey with blood cancer.

Tim

non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL)

A portrait-style image shows an individual with shoulder-length, light-brown hair, wearing a purple textured top against a neutral gray background. The calm, studio-like setting conveys a sense of steadiness and dignity, offering a quiet contrast to the difficult realities of a blood cancer journey. The overall composition evokes strength through simplicity, highlighting a moment of poised stillness amid uncertainty.

Debra

Family member, volunteer, supporter/donor

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Daniel

Family member and supporter

Arturo Pierre, a middle aged black man bald with mustache and beard wearing black glasses and a grey suite and white shirt sitting on steps

Arturo Pierre

chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)

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Norman

chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL)

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Dana

non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL)

Jae. Lymphoma survivor, making music with microphone and headphones

Jae

non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL)

A runner wearing a purple Team In Training jersey and hat proudly holds up a finisher’s medal and a race cup, standing beneath a bright Disney Marathon Weekend sign. Sunlight shines across the scene, highlighting the determination and joy in this celebratory moment—capturing the spirit of hope, strength, and solidarity shared by those running to support people affected by blood cancer.

Carol

Family member and supporter

Rhonda inside with a red and white shirt smiling

Rhonda

non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) and acute myeloid leukemia (AML)

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