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Michael
I’m a -year survivor of acute myeloid leukemia (AML). I was diagnosed on Sunday, October , .My oncologist was Dr. Ian Flinn. The first hours followin…
Riley
Parker was four years old, in the second year of preschool, and had a normal childhood. There was nothing out of the ordinary leading up to his diagno…
Dare 2 Dream
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Alexa
Mike () and daughter Alexa () have embarked on a journey since of full marathon running that started as a fundraiser for Blood Cancer United in honor…
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Chris
When I started this journey six years ago, I never would have imagined I would take part in TEN Team In Training events, but losing a great friend can…
Laniya
I was truly blessed to be introduced to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society by workers from Duquesne Light Company as well as my daughter, Ebony Jennings …
National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
To enhance the professional growth and development of its members, to create and maintain professional standards, and to advance sound social policies…
Vaccinations and blood cancer
Many types of blood cancer can reduce the ability to fight infections. Because people with blood cancer are at an increased risk from respiratory illn…
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Lexie
In October , my dad suffered from a seizure while at the gym. Luckily, he was around people who were able to call and get him to a hospital quickly. …
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Cancer for College
To provide hope and inspiration to cancer survivors through academic scholarships, medical debt relief, and educational experiences.Offers Medical Deb…
Brauer
Being a recipient of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Scholarship for Blood Cancer Survivors is allowing me to continue my education and pursue…
Hugh
I’m currently a survivor of Burkitt lymphoma (BL), as I’m in remission as of August . I’m years old and was very healthy, hardly ever getting a commo…
Grace
My name is Grace Davis. I’m years old, and I’m a ballerina, Junior Zoo Keeper at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, actress, singer, and I am a childhood leukemi…
Reginé
I thought it was 'just another torn meniscus' back in the fall of . The symptoms and signs all seemed too familiar and I just knew I'd have to get my …
Kids Kicking Cancer – Heroes Circle
To ease the pain and trauma of children impacted by a serious illness while empowering them to heal physically, spiritually, and emotionally, by offer…
Building Upon The Success Of CART19: Safe and Effective Next-Generation CART For Relapsed And Refractory Lymphomas
My group studies the mechanisms of relapse and toxicity after chimeric antigen receptor T cell (CART) immunotherapy to rationally design innovative i…
MedFitNetwork
To improve the quality of life for those with medical conditions by connecting them to fitness and allied health care professionals. Provides a …
Da’Ni
Da’Ni was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in July . She endured eight months of intense treatment before starting maintenance therap…
Modeling and targeting leukemic transformation of human hematopoietic stem cells
Our research seeks to understand how ordered acquisition of oncogenic mutations transforms human hematopoietic stem cells into myeloid malignancies. W…
Social activities for children and teens
Throughout treatment, allow and encourage your child to continue to play and to do any of the things they enjoy and can do.
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Nikolas Ritschel Foundation
To provide enrichment opportunities and encouragement to young adult cancer patients Apply online to request a wish for respite, travel, technol…
Nicole
I am , and I am a cancer survivor. I was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) at . It all began with chest pains that increased over time, only lat…
Marty
The last time I gave blood was in June of . I was set to start my fourth gallon when I was told by the volunteer my iron was too low. “Come back next …
Hollis
I was diagnosed with lymphoma in January and it has been an uncertain journey since then. I’m still unsure of what lymphoma means to me. Because I hav…
Emily
I was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia () when I was weeks pregnant. I came into the ER with a high fever from the flu, and one routine C…
Howie
In January I got pneumonia for the third in under two years. The hematologists examined my blood and suspected CLL, since my count was so low. Then …