Karen is
Blood Cancer United

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Several symptoms, two urgent care visits, and one ER trip later, I was admitted to Harris Tower in Fort Worth for 40 days. An ART EXPLORATION COACH by trade, I found myself praying all day and painting in the evenings. I began to journal and then paired the art with the musings. I am receiving treatment from home now, waiting to see what's next. 

Karen

blood cancer

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Nicole

B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (B-ALL)

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Michele

Leukemia Survivor

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Nate

ALL Survivor

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Kamal

Leukemia Survivor

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Lisa

Lymphoma survivor

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Minerva

AML Survivor

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James

Volunteer and survivor

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Lynette

Volunteer

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Deanna

ALL Survivor

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Todd

Volunteer

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Joan

double-hit lymphoma (DHL)

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Jill

Caregiver, family member, advocate, healthcare professional, supporter

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