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Sarah

I was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia ( ALL) in October at the age of . It was a shocking diagnosis. I started feeling bad in September …

Paul

Thank you on behalf of the Freeman Wilner Family for this Honored Hero Award in memory of my father, Dr. Freeman Wilner, he was a hero to many. Dr. Wi…

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Lori

When my husband Ken was first diagnosed and treated for acute myeloid leukemia (AML) it felt like we were trapped in a fierce storm and being tossed a…

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Public health insurance programs for young adults

Some cancer survivors are eligible for health insurance, disability benefits or cash payments. While the eligibility requirements and enrollment proc…

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Chrystal

I was first diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma in June , about a month shy of my 21st birthday. I was in school for cosmetology, had just signed divorc…

Options for Females

Females can take certain steps and precautions to preserve fertility before, during and after treatment. Options to Preserve Fertility Before Tr…

Brent

My nephew Brent Terence was a perfectly healthy - young man, active in school, on his routine , and had normal labs. But until the end of July , Tere…

Leigh

In August , I developed pneumonia for the third time in two years. I had been finding that my ability to fight off illness was not as good as it used …

A person standing beside a brown horse with a white facial stripe holds a lead rope in an outdoor paddock under a bright blue sky. The horse wears a blue halter, and the scene conveys calm companionship while supporting blood cancer awareness through human–animal connection.

Siri

Siri is the most resilient, loving, inspiring, authentic, and brilliant woman I have ever met. She lives each day to the fullest and is filled with gr…

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A person stands in front of a vibrant wall of red roses at a “Light The Night” event, wearing an orange hoodie and a black jacket while holding a white lantern-shaped sign. The bright backdrop and meaningful display echo a sense of hope, solidarity, and courage—capturing the powerful spirit of supporting and honoring those affected by blood cancer.

Michelle

It was March , , four months before my 21st birthday, when I was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). Even though I had many of the symptoms…

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Madeline

Being in a very family, we were devastated upon learning of our sister Madeline’s diagnosis of AML. There were of us girls and all of us wanted to…

Joseph

Feb , has forever changed our lives. Joseph was years old and in his fifth month of kindergarten. Joe's journey actually began many months prior. Sh…

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Russ

Shockingly I was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) on February , ! My wife Nancy and I were devastated and had zero background or experience…

Thomas

My name is Thomas, and I was diagnosed with stage Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) two weeks after my 30th birthday. Nobody wants to hear the words, "You have c…

Jarvis

In the fall of , life was very active for me and my - son Jarvis. I was busy working - jobs, and Jarvis was busy just being a kid. Almost every day af…

Gregg

I sailed through the first years of my life...bachelor's degree, master's degree, years as a physical education teacher, years as a district admini…

Blood transfusion

Blood transfusion using cells donated by healthy volunteers can help replace red cells, platelets and other blood components. Some people with leukemi…

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Blood transfusions for young adults

Blood transfusion using cells donated by healthy volunteers can help replace red cells, platelets and other blood components. Some people with leukemi…

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John

Diagnosis: It was a trip to an alternate reality. Not out of body, but out of sound mind. As though my consciousness had changed its voice. Confidence…

Gwendolyn

Gwendolyn describes herself as a wanderlust who never likes to let the grass grow under her feet. After college, she moved from her hometown in Florid…

Jess

Thirteen years ago, my cousin brought me and our family into the The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) world. Her friend's dad had lost his battle, an…