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Ethan & Sienna

Ethan was just five years old when he was diagnosed with very high risk acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). The following years involved countless hos…

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Austin

In May , when Kimberly Schuetz was starting to plan her son Austin’s third birthday, he was diagnosed with a form of acute lymphoblastic leukemia.Aus…

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Mike

Last year, after a series of illnesses over several months (flu, cough, pneumonia, rash), my husband seemed to be declining in his thinking and abili…

A blood cancer patient sits at home holding a small dog close, capturing a moment of comfort, companionship, and emotional support during their blood cancer journey.

Carla

I went to the hospital the end of April . I thought I had the flu. I expected to be given a couple of IVs and sent home. Instead the medical staff let…

Stories

A group of cyclists wearing matching purple and white “Team in Training” jerseys ride together during a sunny charity event supporting The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, raising awareness for blood cancer.

Joy

My name is Joy, and I am a victor over stage IV peripheral lymphoma (PTCL). I have been for + years. While I was going through my cancer treatment, …

Stories

Aplastic Anemia & MDS International Foundation

To support, connect and educate patients, caregivers and health professionals on bone marrow failure diseases worldwide Free educational materia…

Clinical Trials

Taking part in a clinical trial may be the best treatment choice for some MDS patients. Clinical trials are under way for all types. Today's standard…

A blood cancer patient shares a warm, supportive moment with another person in a studio setting, standing close with hands gently held. The scene reflects compassion, encouragement, and human connection during the cancer journey.

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. …

Stories

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Melanie

In I was first diagnosed with Hodgkins lymphoma, I had a months treatment and got into remission, after years the doctors told me that I had a rela…

A phase 1b/2 study targeting apoptotic and signaling pathways in T-acute lymphoblastic leukemia

lymphoblastic leukemia () is an aggressive leukemia with limited treatment options after chemotherapy. Our preclinical work in animal models of demo…

NK cell immunotherapy to reduce relapse after haploidentical transplant for high-risk pediatric AML

Leukemia recurrence remains the most common type of treatment failure after allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplant for children and young adults wit…

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The Year My Dad Went Bald

A cancer diagnosis is always shocking, but the sickness of a parent is an especially scary time for kids. A heartwarming and informative story of how…

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Beyond Blankets: Subaru Loves to Care brings comfort and warmth

Blood cancer treatment can be a scary and confusing time. And blood cancer patients want to feel like they’re not alone. That’s why The Leukemia & Lym…

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Ashley

I had acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) in . I went in to have surgery to remove all four of my wisdom teeth and never stopped bleeding after surgery…

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Russ

(As told by Russ Parker’s wife Karen A. Parker)In the fall of , Russ was looking forward to a surfing trip to Fiji with his son Rusty and a group of g…

Stories

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Steve

I was diagnosed with stage follicular lymphoma on May , , a date I will never forget. The cancer was already in my bone marrow and when I asked my do…

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Natalia

We first heard about The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) now Blood Cancer United, through my who participated in the Ironman with Team In Training …

Young adult blood cancer survivor, Olivia, with her hands in the air celebrating

Olivia

I'm officially nine months in remission and just celebrated my first birthday (!) since finishing chemotherapy treatment. In January , I was diagnosed…

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Martin

In February of , at years old, Martin Levano Quispe was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Soon after being diagnosed, the COVID pand…

Sherry

Last March, my husband Bruce went in for what was supposed to be a "simple" surgery. When the doctor opened him up, she found a mass the size of a hon…

Danielle

I am currently on the Board of Trustees for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Minnesota chapter. The reason why I decided to dedicate my time, talents…

Acute myeloid leukemia survivor wearing a blue buttoned shirt in front of a beautiful landscape

Zac

In , at , several symptoms culminated and, in hindsight, were red flags to the disease progression of acute myeloid leukemia (AML). I was less than d…

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Jeff & Melanie, survivors, pictured with canine companions

Jeff & Melanie

My wife, Melanie and I had always been pretty healthy. We exercised, tried to eat right and discovered the value of meditation. But things changed in …

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Clinical Trials: Why They Matter and How to Make Them More Accessible

Cancer treatments can be lifesaving. As an organization, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) has invested more than $. billion in blood cancer resea…

Grace, young acute myeloid leukemia (AML) patient, wearing mask and stethoscope in medical office

Grace

We were busy living our daily lives, and Grace had just celebrated her 9th birthday. She was involved in dance and was a normal kid, but cancer came o…