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Watch and wait for young adults

Watch and wait (active surveillance) involves closely watching a patient’s condition but not giving any treatment unless there are changes in signs, s…

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Edie

My warrior daughter Edie entered the world on July , with eyes wide open ready to soak it all in and leave behind her indelible mark. From early on, …

Sexual health and intimacy for young adults

As a young adult you may be dating, in a relationship, or married. Cancer can make navigating romantic relationships complicated.Dating when you have …

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Mendya

Distant memories of my time spent in and out of the hospital, as I fought for my life, resurface every morning when I punch in at the hospital where I…

A person stands in a hospital room wearing a black T‑shirt with colorful lettering that reads, “This body came with a lot of terms & conditions I didn’t agree to.” The medical equipment, soft lighting, and their steady posture create a powerful and heartfelt moment, reflecting resilience, defiance, and the deep strength so often shown by individuals and families navigating the challenges connected to blood cancer.

Nikki

At , my roommate's son, Fred, was the usual "- and bulletproof" guy. He started feeling sick a month before his birthday, then his gums started to hur…

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Sonia

In an instant, my life changed. “You have chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). There is no cure but patients can live for several years.” These were th…

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Cathy

I had blood cancer and for that, I’m lucky. I’m not being facetious, I really believe I’m lucky. The doctors told me that Stage Hodgkin lymphoma (HL)…

Betsy

My dad, my best friend, lost his short -day battle with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) on January , . Dad was , but not just any - man. He had so much l…

Shaun

On November , , after three scary trips to the emergency room for excruciating back pain within two weeks, I was diagnosed with Philadelphia acute ly…

Shushan

Two weeks after my high school graduation, I received a diagnosis of stage IIB Hodgkin lymphoma (HL). I had been coughing and breathless for weeks, an…

Jim

Stay focused, stay positive, live as life as normally as you did before diagnosis, and do your best. I was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic l…

Volunteer

It all began in after my friend Cara and I ran the LA Marathon. We had already trained on our own for the . miles race. I thought, “Why not just keep…

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Jewlz

One month after my son started high school, he woke up with shortness of breath. I figured he might have cracked a rib in football practice and sent h…

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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's New Chief Scientific Officer Excited about What's Next in Blood Cancer Research

Lore Gruenbaum, Ph.D., was promoted to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) following the retirement of longtime CSO…

Paul

I have been very active with LLS for over years including: serving on the Wisconsin Chapter Board and Leadership Development Committee; fundraising f…

Living with Myeloma

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Adam

I am very blessed to be surrounded by supportive family and friends and of having persistent pressure to not ignore my health. Thank you! Soon after I…

Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) in young adults

Fatigue is very common in patients with blood cancers. fatigue (CRF) is characterized by excessive and persistent exhaustion that interferes with dai…

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Cancer-related fatigue (CRF)

Fatigue is very common in patients with blood cancers. fatigue (CRF) is characterized by excessive and persistent exhaustion that interferes with dai…

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Understanding blood cancers and treatment options

Leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, myelodysplastic syndromes (MDSs) and myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) are types of cancer that can affect the bone mar…

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Robert

I was living my dream life of being a successful and healthy dentist for years. I have a wonderful and loving family, as well as a large network of c…

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A man stands confidently against a pale wall, dressed in a stylish light‑blue blazer, crisp white shirt, warm rust‑colored tie, and navy trousers. His relaxed posture and polished appearance create a sense of quiet strength and dignity, reflecting the resilience, courage, and hope carried by so many whose lives have been touched by blood cancer.

Tony

Tony built his life around health. As a fitness professional, he spent his days staying active and helping others strengthen their bodies–never imagin…

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