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Loriana
In January , health and fitness journalist, Loriana was shocked to learn that she had acute myeloid leukemia (AML). She received the diagnosis from …
LLS Health Manager
To improve the quality of life for blood cancer patients The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) created a free app called LLS Health Manager to h…
Kiersten
When I was weeks pregnant, I found a lump on my neck. Doctors couldn't test anything until after my son was born. In February of , my happy and he…
Emily
I am a woman. I am a daughter. I am a sister. I am a friend. I am a professional runner for Nike. And I am a childhood cancer survivor.Most people who…
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Nathaniel
In at just months old, Nathaniel started to get sick on a regular basis. He started running a fever and his blood count was really low and we pushed…
Susanne
I am a diffuse large lymphoma (DLBCL) survivor and a recent stem cell transplant (SCT) survivor. DLBCL is a type of lymphoma (NHL). My first diagno…
Matthew
Matthew was diagnosed with Burkitt's Lymphoma and Leukemia in November at just two years old. After long and difficult chemotherapy treatments, Matth…
Suggested Reading - Samson's Tale
Samson's Tale By Carla Mooney, Illustrated by Kathleen Spale Publisher: Story Pie Press, , Pages : : - Ages to Samson's Tale is a wonderfull…
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…
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…
Gene-edited CD19 CAR-T cells with superior proliferation, persistence and serial-killing activity
A therapy for blood cancers reprograms a patient’s T cells to kill tumor cells. This treatment, called cell therapy, can work well, but the often r…
Caysen
Caysen was ½ years old when he was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) on August , . Caysen's baby sister was born on August , , and so …
Michael
I am a Acute Myeloid Leukemia survivor. I was diagnosed on memorial day of and thats where my story began. I failed to reach remission on induction c…
Alexandra
My dad was diagnosed with leukemia this past fall. Our family was left in utter shock as my dad was the epitome of health his whole life. From our yea…
Gail
I have large granular lymphocytic leukemia (LGL), years in remission. I wanted to share this poem I wrote as a message of hope for those who may be s…
Selina
My story starts when I was just eight months old. In March of , it was discovered that I had a cheek tumor. Doctors removed the tumor, and I was treat…
Geoffrey
My wife was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in November . She went through a protocol of a steroid regimen followed by one year of …
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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Eastern PA - Delaware Region Board of Trustees
The Eastern Pennsylvania - Delaware Region Board of Trustees is a group of distinguished individuals who serve as ambassadors for The Leukemia and Lym…
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Grace
My name is Grace Davis. I’m years old, and I’m a ballerina, Junior Zoo Keeper at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, actress, singer, and I am a childhood leukemi…
Suggested Reading - CAR T-Cell Therapy: What to Expect
CAR Therapy: What to Expect Before, During and After by Susan K. StewartPublished by Blood & Marrow Transplant Information Network, , PagesISBN ----…
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…
Gisenia
In October , Gisenia Reyes heard the words "You have cancer." Diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), an aggressive type of blood cancer. She imm…
Carson
In October , after a few months of asymptomatic fevers, joint pain, and extreme irritability, Carson was admitted to the University of Virginia Childr…
John
I've been a cancer survivor since my bone marrow transplant at Seattle Cancer Care Alliance in . I have minimal side effects and continue doing what …