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Hanumantha "Chinni"

I'm a pediatric hematology/oncology physician with a focus on treating children diagnosed with blood cancer. I have had the honor of working with The …

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Joseph

On May , , my son Joseph was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma, and so our journey began. We were blessed with so much love and support throughout his t…

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Suggested Reading - Consider it Pure Joy

Author Jennifer Jones Austin - wife, mother, lawyer, child advocate and the picture of good health - finds herself with an acute form of leukemia that…

Amanda

Amanda was a Woman of the Year candidate this past spring, raising over $, for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). She is a multiple myelom…

Halimeh, Leukemia survivor, photographed in hospital bed

Halimeh

On June , , I went to my local hospital for blood work after noticing unexplained bruising and experiencing a nose bleed. That day changed my life for…

A couple stands arm‑in‑arm on a sunny day, wearing wide‑brimmed hats as they smile together atop a boat overlooking a lively riverside community. The bright sky, rustic rooftops, and calm water create a warm, peaceful backdrop—capturing a moment of togetherness, love, and quiet strength that reflects the resilience shared by families whose lives have been touched by blood cancer.

Heidi

My amazing husband, Chad, discovered he was critically ill at age when he became unusually short of breath during a hike. Although we had known for y…

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Zach

Zach Guillot was a normal, healthy, kid when he was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) at age five.Zach endured multiple rounds of intense c…

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Amos

Amos is years old and has been in treatment for leukemia since September . Three weeks after his very first day of kindergarten, he was diagnosed wit…

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Liam

One of the Boston Bruin’s biggest fans, Liam Fitzgerald garnered national recognition as the “fist bump kid” and went on to raise almost $, for The Le…

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Marty

My story is very unique. Christine and I got married in July of . In August she was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). As we all now k…

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Zachary

Two months after we were married, my husband was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in July . I was weeks pregnant with our first baby when …

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A. Timothy

In , I was playing baseball in high school as a freshman, playing second base. A bully made a hit and ran from first to second base, tackling me. I go…

A person wearing a bright blue cape with the word “SURVIVOR” printed on the back stands outdoors at an event. The cape also features a logo and text related to healthcare. The person is holding a white paper lantern. In the background, there is a large white tent with signage that reads “PATIENT & SUPERHERO TENT,” and several other people are visible around the area. The ground is paved with stone bricks.

Melanie

On December , , I heard the words no one wants or expects to hear, "you have cancer." I had been feeling tired and easily out of breath for about two …

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Matthew "Scott"

On January 11th, at : p.m., exactly days before my baby brother's 40th birthday cancer decided to come to the party uninvited. It would be the first…

Heather

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light The Night Walk serves as an inspiring, empowering and comforting event, made possible by those who share, reme…

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Yesenia

In January , after months of seeking answers and enduring worsening symptoms, I was finally diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). The roa…

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Katie, leukemia patient and companion

Katie

Only a couple weeks into my first year of my graduate program, I was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) with FLT3 mutation. I was only years…

A phase 2 expansion study of ICT01, an anti-BTN3A monoclonal antibody, in combination with azacitidine and venetoclax in patients with AML

In June , LLS made an equity investment in ImCheck Therapeutics to "Support Clinical Development of the ICT01 Program for Blood Cancer Indications."Im…

Todo Sobre El Cáncer: Guia Para Adolescentes (A Teen's Guide to Everything Cancer)

Dr. Ghobrial

Irene Ghobrial, M.D., is trying to identify what causes myeloma cells to become drug resistant. She is also leading research to try to understand how…

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…

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Bonnie

My dad, Larry Vogl, was diagnosed with leukemia out of the blue in November . In the picture, he is with my three boys and my nephew (his four grandso…

Brauer, on stage smiling, receiving LLS scholarship, teen cancer survivor

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…

GoFundMe

GoFundMe helps people help each other by using a fundraising platform to raise money for anything you or your loved one may need during your health j…

Kylie, age 2, in a lacy white dress, bald from treatment, wearing a white flower headband

Kylie

Kylie Lynn Branch was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) on January , , just two days before her second birthday. Her only symptom …

Two people stand together in a hospital room, one wearing gloves and the other in a protective gown, gently holding a filled medical bag between them. Surrounded by IV lines and equipment, their close posture and steady hands reflect courage, compassion, and the powerful bond of support shared during the difficult journey that blood cancer brings.

Ruben

Nine months after my CAR T cell therapy, I relapsed. We tried to do another infusion of CAR T to see if maybe that would get me back into remission an…

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