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Kristen is
Blood Cancer United

I am a mom of four, married for 22 years, and was recently diagnosed with a very rare leukemia/lymphoma. I am a licensed speech-language pathologist, health coach, and have my own podcast. I began treatment in January of this year and will follow treatment with a bone marrow transplant. I am an encourager, and my desire is to use this diagnosis to bring hope. I know this journey is not about me! It’s about bringing hope to the hopeless and love to the lonely.

Kristen

Survivor

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

leukemia

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Riley

Family member and caregiver

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Tony

leukemia

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Rachel

lymphoma

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Richard

In memory

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Henry Jr

leukemia

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Toben

leukemia

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Chrissy

B-cell follicular lymphoma (FL)

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Heriberto

Burkitt lymphoma (BL)

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Sophia

Supporter

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Graham

Advocate

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Carley

In Memory

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