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Predisposing factors to leukemia

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Jackie

When I first went to urgent care, I thought I had a hernia. I was , tired, and honestly just run down from what I thought was shingles and the flu. Th…

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Jenna

When I was , I was diagnosed with stage nodular sclerosing Hodgkin lymphoma (NSHL). The days following my diagnosis were a whirlwind of hospital visi…

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A person wearing a black leather motorcycle jacket and black pants is standing on a paved roadside next to a classic motorcycle. The motorcycle is a vintage model with a dark gray fuel tank, chrome exhaust pipes, and spoked wheels. There is a grassy embankment in the background with a wooden guardrail and a small signpost. The scene appears to be outdoors on a sunny day.

Ted

I was diagnosed with plasmablastic lymphoma (PBL) at the end of . I initially had a swollen lump on the left side of my neck and was told it was only …

Jason T.

My name is Jason T. Quimby and I am the proud past caregiver of my wife and ALL survivor Susana Moro. In November , my wife was diagnosed with ALL leu…

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Matthew

Our Matthew was first diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in August at the age of . He relapsed with ALL in December and underwent his…

Jaiden

My son, Jaiden was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) on November , . Prior to his diagnosis, Jaiden was a very athlete and he played…

Elyssa

My daughter, Elyssa donated her hair for children with cancer only months before she herself was diagnosed with Hodgkins lymphoma. Upon her diagnosis,…

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Lyndsey

Five months before my husband, Wes, was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma (HL), we moved our family to a new town. Like many families, we were chasing a…

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Zariyah

Zariyah was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) on May , . She had just turned three years old the previous November. She was immediatel…

Lana

I never expected to be sharing my cancer story. At years old, just days before my 19th birthday, I was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). …

Tina

As a lymphoma survivor, I want to take a moment to share my personal journey, as well as tell you all how Blood Cancer United was with me every step o…

Nicole

Just two weeks into my junior year of high school, I was pulled out of class at lunch and packed a small overnight bag, not realizing I wouldn’t retur…

Avery

I am writing as a parent of a cancer survivor. My daughter, Avery Smith, who is now years old, was diagnosed at ½ years old with leukemia. In , our t…

Julian

I was a - kid when I was diagnosed with leukemia. I was a happy, energetic kid who loved being outside and was a student. However, my whole childhood…

Managing finances and insurance coverage

Healthcare costs are a key concern for most people with blood cancer. Many patients don't have health insurance, and for others, coverage is limited. …

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Kalie

The year has been one of the hardest years of my life. In March, I lost my big brother suddenly. He was my first friend, a USAF vet, and an amazing g…

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A group of friends stands together on a red carpet at a Light The Night event, holding glowing lanterns and signs supporting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. The warm lights and close embraces create a powerful sense of unity, love, and hope—reflecting the strength and solidarity shared by those honoring and supporting people whose lives have been touched by blood cancer.

Olivia

I was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) on November , , right before my 28th birthday. I spent days in the hospital as soon as I was …

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Deb

I run, coach, and fundraise in memory of my dad, Roy.My dad was first diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) in . After rounds of chemo, we…

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Stephanie

I was diagnosed with blood cancer when I was a - sophomore in college. That summer, I had started to get deep, constant coughs. I went to the doctor’s…

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Mackenzie

At nine years old I received the devastating news that I had leukemia. I didn’t know exactly what this meant and little did I know that it meant years…

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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