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Katelin (KiNG)

In April , Katelin, also known as KiNG, went to see a doctor for persistent severe headaches and dizziness. A blood test revealed that she had phase I…

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Imani

I was diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) on my 11th birthday after having nosebleeds that lasted hours for months. Throughout my treatments…

Types of Plans

The following general descriptions may vary from your coverage, so always check your own plan description. Health Maintenance Organizations …

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Todd

In July of , I had what I thought was a lingering summer cold. After several days of feeling terribly fatigued, I started noticing my gums were tender…

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Mia

My name is Mia, and for the past five years, I’ve been fighting battles that most people can’t see. It started with stage endometriosis and adenomyos…

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Sudha

Sudha Bhatnagar moved from India to Massachusetts in . Shortly after, she met her husband and moved to Pennsylvania. At the time, the company she work…

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Jeff

Meet Jeff, follicular lymphoma survivor. During an annual physical, Jeff noticed a lump under his arm, and after a biopsy it was discovered that he ha…

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Suggested Reading - Handbook for Mortals: Guidance for People Facing Serious Illness

Designed for caregivers as well as patients, this book combines insight and inspiration with practical information and suggestions for coping with cri…

Towards Risk-Adapted Therapeutic Strategies in CNS Lymphoma

This project will significantly advance the treatment and prevention of CNS lymphomas in two key areas. One, we will further develop and validate cand…

Research: Grants

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IL7 receptor-targeted CAR T-cell Therapy for T-Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (T-ALL)

On the basis that acute lymphoblastic leukemia () cells overexpress receptor (IL7R), which promotes chemotherapy resistance and relapse, we develope…

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

CMS is the federal agency which administers Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children's Health Insurance Program; is a branch of the U.S. Department of Hea…

Childrens Organ Transplant Association (COTA)

COTA strives to make the transplant journey less stressful for patients and their families. Offers guidance to families who undertake fundraisin…

United Healthcare Children's Foundation

The UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation (UHCCF) is a charity dedicated to enhancing the quality of children’s lives through much needed medical gr…

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Grace

My name is Grace, and I was diagnosed with stage 2B nodular sclerosis Hodgkin lymphoma (NSHL) in August . My diagnosis gave me a different outlook on …

Parent’s Guide to Cord Blood Foundation

Parent's Guide to Cord Blood Foundation is a nonprofit whose primary mission is to educate parents about cord blood banking and medical therapies. The…

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Suggested Reading - Liberating Losses: When Death Brings Relief

When someone dies, those left behind are expected to grieve. But, as taboo as it is to admit, not every death brings sadness. Labeled as "nontradition…

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Isabel

My journey began unexpectedly when I was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) at just seven weeks pregnant. It all started with what I thought was the…

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The Invisible String

Available in English, Spanish, and multiple other languages. Parents, educators, therapists, and social workers alike have declared The Invisible St…

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Lewis

Lew developed leukemia from being in a building at Ground Zero on /. He returned there every day afterward for over a year, breathing in the carcinoge…

Living with Acute Leukemia

Homeownership Preservation Foundation

Helps homeowners navigate financial challenges and avoid mortgage foreclosure. Guides consumers onto the path of sustainable homeownership and d…

Amy’s Rays of Sunshine

Provides encouragement, positivity, and hope to patients who are starting their bone marrow transplants by giving them a box of handwritten inspiratio…

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Brian

Brian was diagnosed with a rare form of Burkett’s related, lymphoma in May . He currently receives both and chemotherapy, with cycles where he rec…

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Helena

In , a few days before Thanksgiving, Helena noticed something. She was having difficulty lifting speakers at her gigs. She became winded after only a …

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Clio

I lost my mom to acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in . Her battle was short, just three months, which left me in shock and feeling very angry. My mo…

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Jordana

Jordana was busy being a mom, wife, and radio host when she began experiencing fatigue, hot flashes, and bruising in the fall of .“I've been feeling c…