Ken is
Blood Cancer United

Portrait of a blood cancer survivor standing on a boat surrounded by open water under a clear blue sky. The image highlights blood cancer survivorship, resilience, and life beyond treatment, showcasing a return to meaningful activities and everyday experiences. It represents the strength and hope of people affected by leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, and other blood cancers, while emphasizing the impact of support, research, and the blood cancer community.

Over 10 years ago, my wife was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). Among many treatments, she underwent a clinical study, which we believe contributed to her being declared "cured" by the Stanford Cancer staff. When I asked how the study was being funded, the chief doctor mentioned Blood Cancer United (formerly LLS). I've been a supporter since!

Ken

Family member, caregiver, supporter

We are Blood Cancer United.

Everyone affected by blood cancer—patients, survivors, caregivers, researchers, advocates, fundraisers, everyone—has a story. Share yours.
Black-and-white close-up portrait of a family gathered together at home, with a young child in the center and two adults nearby. The image highlights the importance of family support, connection, and resilience during a blood cancer diagnosis, reflecting the experiences of patients, caregivers, and loved ones navigating blood cancer treatment and survivorship together.

Maria

Hodgkin lymphoma (HL)

Family of four walking together on a tropical beach at sunset during a vacation. The image highlights life beyond a blood cancer diagnosis, showcasing family connection, resilience, and hope after treatment. It represents the impact of blood cancer survivorship and the importance of support, allowing patients and their loved ones to create meaningful memories and celebrate milestones after facing leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, or other blood cancers.

Jay

Family member, supporter, donor

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)

Side-by-side portraits showing a blood cancer survivor and Team In Training participant in 2012 and 2022. In the first image, the individual wears a Team In Training shirt and points to the program logo. In the second image, the same individual stands wearing multiple race medals earned through endurance fundraising events. The photo illustrates a decade of resilience, survivorship, and advocacy in the blood cancer community, highlighting the impact of fundraising, patient support, and blood cancer research.

Max

non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL)

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

Portrait of a young blood cancer survivor standing between stone archways outdoors, wearing a black turtleneck and layered necklaces. Sunlight filters through the background trees, highlighting strength, resilience, and hope. The image represents blood cancer survivorship, patient advocacy, and the impact of support, treatment, and community throughout the blood cancer experience.

Daphne

primary mediastinal large B-cell lymphoma (PMBCL)

Blood cancer survivor standing outdoors beside a lake holding colorful balloons during a celebration or milestone event. The image highlights resilience, hope, and life beyond a blood cancer diagnosis, representing the strength of people affected by leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, and other blood cancers. The scenic outdoor setting and vibrant balloons symbolize survivorship, community support, and meaningful moments made possible through blood cancer treatment, advocacy, and care.

Jannette

chronic myeloid leukemia (CML)

Blood cancer patient sitting on a hospital bed during treatment alongside a supportive family member in a healthcare setting. Medical wristbands and treatment lines are visible, highlighting the realities of blood cancer care and recovery. The image reflects the vital role of caregivers, family support, and resilience throughout a blood cancer diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship experience, emphasizing hope and connection during a challenging time.

Elizabeth

Family member, caregiver, advocate

Family of five posing together indoors at a blood cancer awareness and storytelling event, standing in front of display boards featuring a personal advocacy project. The image highlights the strength of families affected by blood cancer and the important role loved ones play throughout diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship. It represents resilience, support, and hope within the blood cancer community while raising awareness of the real-life impact of leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, and other blood cancers.

Julie

Family member and caregiver

Portrait of a blood cancer survivor standing outdoors in front of a colorful mural and brick wall, wearing glasses and a navy shirt. The image highlights resilience, survivorship, and life after blood cancer treatment. It represents the experiences of people affected by leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, and other blood cancers, showcasing hope, strength, and the impact of ongoing support throughout the blood cancer journey.

Cody

large granular lymphocyte leukemia (LGLL)

Cyclist wearing a blood cancer awareness fundraising jersey rides a road bike during an organized endurance event. The jersey features blood cancer advocacy messaging and supports efforts to fund research, patient support, and treatments. The image highlights the dedication of blood cancer supporters, survivors, and advocates who participate in athletic fundraising events to help improve outcomes for people affected by leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, and other blood cancers.

Bill

chronic myeloid leukemia (CML)

Person seated on a stage during a live storytelling or theatrical performance, surrounded by candles, props, and personal items under dramatic lighting. The image reflects the power of sharing lived experiences with blood cancer, highlighting resilience, healing, and advocacy through storytelling. This performance setting represents how blood cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers use their voices to raise awareness, foster connection, and inspire hope within the blood cancer community.

Michael

Hodgkin lymphoma (HL)

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