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Halimeh is
Blood Cancer United

Halimeh, Leukemia survivor, photographed in hospital bed

On June 3, 2014, I went to my local hospital for blood work after noticing unexplained bruising and experiencing a nose bleed. That day changed my life forever.

I was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). It was a scary journey and I did not know what to expect. I almost lost my life three times during my battle. Despite it all, I always tried to stay strong and think positive. Today, I am on the two-year maintenance phase and feel much better. I have gotten my energy back and went back to college to finish where I left off as an elementary education major. 

Halimeh

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) survivor

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

Dawson

acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)

Young girl smiling broadly

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ALL Survivor

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acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)

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acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)

Kari

acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in memory

Caysen

acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)

Bryn

pre-B-cell leukemia (B-ALL)

Emily

T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL)

Anne

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

Kayla

T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL)

Sara

acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)

Paul

acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)

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