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Lisa is
Blood Cancer United

Headshot of Lisa smiling in a living room

I noticed some lymph nodes popped up on my neck so I went to the Dr. I didn't feel bad at all. My Dr. ordered blood work and my white blood count was high. I was sent to The Cancer Center of Acadiana for more blood work, scans, ultrasound and bone biopsy was done. After all the results came in my white blood count was 99,000 and I had 75% leukemia cells in my bone marrow. I was diagnosed with CLL. 4 days later I was in the Infusion room at The Cancer Center of Acadiana. After 5 months of chemo going 2 days every month I am leukemia free. For 7 months after chemo my immune system was wiped out and had to have shots every so many days to boost my immune system. That was 4 yrs ago. The Cancer Center of Acadiana wanted me to do a commercial for them which I did. It was a lot of fun! Having leukemia was scary at first but I did lots of praying and knew God was with me all the way. He truly was!

Lisa

Leukemia

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Fred

non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) and chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)

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Deb

Family member, volunteer, supporter/donor

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Arturo Pierre

chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)

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Norman

chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL)

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Carol

Family member and supporter

A blood cancer patient stands in a driveway at sunset holding a road bike, wearing a helmet, cycling jersey, and shorts, with a white pickup truck and suburban homes in the background, conveying strength, activity, and determination.

Philip

chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)

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Mike

chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)

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Angela

chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)

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Marty

chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)

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Jay

chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)

Blood cancer survivor wearing a light-colored jacket stands outdoors at night holding a glowing white lantern and a blue light stick. At Light The Night. Behind them is a large illuminated inflatable sign that reads “FIGHT” in bold red letters, set against a dark background with trees faintly visible.

Tracey

chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)

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Malcolm

chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)

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