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Judy is
Blood Cancer United

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Meet Judy, a leukemia survivor, and teacher. Given a death sentence of chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), Oregon native Judy prepared to have her ashes scattered on Mt. Hood. But her participation in the phase one clinical trial for the miracle drug Gleevec® gave her a new life.

 

Judy

chronic myeloid leukemia (CML)

We are Blood Cancer United.

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

Family member, caregiver and supporter

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Chuck

leukemia

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Tony

leukemia

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Ashley

chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML)

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Richard

In memory

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Henry Jr

leukemia

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Toben

leukemia

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John

chronic myeloid leukemia (CML)

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Louis

chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML)

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Lia

Family member and caregiver

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Mehr

Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML)

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Sophia

Supporter

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