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Jeannine
I got started with The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) when our good friend, Tim Mauro, ran for Man of the Year and my husband, Larry, was his “ca…
Cycling Enthusiasts to Embark on One-of-a-Kind Adventure to Support Blood Cancer Patients Nationwide
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Picturesque Scenic Shore Bike Tour on Lake Michigan Shoreline offers a Unique Ride Experience to Help Drive its Life…
Kenya
I was diagnosed with two blood cancers — multiple myeloma (MM) and chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMML).Cancer entered my life at five years old whe…
Leigh
In August , I developed pneumonia for the third time in two years. I had been finding that my ability to fight off illness was not as good as it used …
Kate
On May , , our family was thrown into the world of blood cancer. Our family's patriarch, our bonus dad, and our beloved "Candy Boy," as he was affecti…
Justin
In March , when Justin was in the sixth grade, he started to rapidly lose weight, was experiencing extreme exhaustion and night sweats. After multiple…
Rob
My blood cancer story started in when I was diagnosed and treated for testicular cancer with surgery and chemotherapy. As I progressed to the end of …
Cancer Drug Shortages Greatly Affect Patients with Blood Cancer, Families Across the US
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Chief Medical Officer Gwen Nichols, MD, releases statement noting that the LLS continues to advocate for solutions to keep…
Everyday Heroes Fight for a Cancer-Free Future
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society 32nd annual Man & Woman of the Year campaign bringing together diverse communities across the country
William
Hi, my name is William Yank and I am a -, leukemia survivor from Indiana. My story begins at the end of my junior year of college. I had just secured…
Michael
My Dad, Jay, was a distance bike rider and completed many amazing rides. On June , , Dad did America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride (AMBBR). He always sai…
Pharmacological strategies to enhance T- and NK-cell-based therapies in blood cancers
Although they represent a major therapeutic progress for blood cancers, cells and other based therapies are subject to eventual development of resis…
Wendy
I am a -time Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) survivor. I underwent two stem cell transplants. The first transplant was my own stem cells, the second transplant …
Suggested Reading - I'll Be in the Car
I'll Be in the Car By Annette Januzzi Wick Three Arch Press, , pages ISBN: A poetic account chronicling the experiences of author Annette Wick…
Suggested Reading - Wife Widow Now What
Wife, Widow, Now What?: How I Navigated the Cancer World and How You Can, Too by Rachel Engstrom MSW, CHES Published September , Paperback, pages I…
Team In Training Participant
I joined Team In Training (TNT) in , when I decided I wanted to train and run my first half marathon. Some of my friends had told me about their succe…
Freia
Freia was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) at the age of . She and her family had just landed in Denmark for a family vacation when h…
Jeremy
Lucy was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) when she was -weeks pregnant with our son Watson. She underwent two rounds of chemo while o…
Caregiver
Thomas
I was originally diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in November . I went through one induction chemo and four rounds of consolidation chemo a…
Miranda
A little over a year ago, I finished a treatment that saved my life and gave me purpose. In October , I was diagnosed with stage IV of Hodgkin lymphom…
Armaan
In January , Armaan celebrated his 5th birthday. He was tested for anemia a few days later at the urging of his pediatrician as he looked a little pa…
Thomas
I was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) on February , and, subsequently, spent nights inpatient at St. Luke's Hospital in Milwaukee …
Choosing a Blood Cancer Specialist or a Treatment Center
Taking an active role in making decisions regarding your treatment can have a positive effect on your health and quality of life. One of your first ch…
Sydney
From caregiver to patient!I was first made aware that something was wrong when my prenatal testing (NIPT) came back inconclusive during routine prena…
Anubha
I experienced extreme nausea and slight shortness of breath for a week prior to being diagnosed with acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL), clots in my l…
Living with Acute Leukemia