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Deana
In May 2008 at nine years-old, I was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). I went from being told I had a 10 day stomach virus to being t…
Maurice
On July 15, 2018, I went to the ER after feeling sluggish and weak the day before. I was kept in the hospital and on July 17, I was diagnosed with acu…
Geoff
I was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) on April 13, 1995, at Arlington Hospital (now VHC Health) and was hospitalized there for 32 days for…
Language Matters: What Supporters Say is Not Always What People with Cancer Hear
Steve Buechler produced our first LLS Community member written content. We are excited to provide this opportunity to other members of our online netw…
Imatinib mesylate
Generic name Imatinib mesylate Pronunciation i-MAT-i-nib MES-i-late Brand name(s), other common name(s) Gleevec® …
The Barbara Knight Foundation
To promote awareness of Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) and the vital need for bone marrow donors, and to provide financial and emotional support to AML …
Strong Arm of Georgia Scholarship
To help provide a chance for students affected by leukemia to secure a better future Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university in …
Mechanisms of tumor-initiation in B-lymphoid malignancies
Dr. Müschen studies mechanisms of tumor-initiation in B-cell malignancies, including acute lymphoblastic leukemia, mantle cell lymphoma and diffuse la…
Rose
My brother Hopoate is a leukemia survivor. At the young age of 2, he was diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) and finished his chemotherapy…
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…
Pilar
My name is Pilar and I am 34 years old. I used to work for the workforce board of Philadelphia, working with youth, until I was diagnosed with acute m…
Joey
Joey Renick is a three-time acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) survivor. He was first diagnosed at the age of 3, then 18, and again at 22. Joey has re…
Wendell
Wendell Ison was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) on June 6, 2006. It was through his own battle that he decided to create the team k…
Heath Ponder named as member of the National Philanthropy Committee
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) Georgia - South Carolina Region is pleased to announce the appointment of Heath Ponder, Director- Strategic Comm…
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Nicole
I first became involved in Team In Training (TNT) and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) in March of 2020 because I was very interested in running …
Nutrition Education Services Center
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Nutrition Education Services Center offers free nutrition education and consultations to patients and caregivers of …
Patient and Caregiver Support and Counseling
In addition to our programs and services for blood cancer patients, families and caregivers, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is pleased to offer…
Related Diseases and Conditions
In addition to our programs and services for blood cancer patients, families and caregivers, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is pleased to offer…
Using the power of social media to reach Spanish-speaking communities
Para leer este post en español, haga clic aquí.Imagine facing a health crisis—like a blood cancer diagnosis—while you’re away from home. Now imagine y…
Austin
In May 2011, when Kimberly Schuetz was starting to plan her son Austin’s third birthday, he was diagnosed with a high-risk form of acute lymphoblastic…
Debbie
My only child was my heart and soul! He was a son to be proud of in so many ways. Kind, gentle, and caring was only the tip of the iceberg to his ch…
Shaden
Shaden is fighting against leukemia. He is three years old and was a healthy boy before his diagnosis. Then, out of nowhere, he would get a lot of bod…
Signs and Symptoms
People who have chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) may not have any symptoms at first. Often, patients learn they have CML after a routine physical exam o…
Lindsay
Hello, my name is Lindsay. I was recently diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML).Among being diagnosed with this my husband and I have been goi…
Martin
I have a unique story. In 1978 after being married for three weeks, my wife was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Seven months later …