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Jennifer
I remember diagnosis clearly. I was sitting in the UCSF doctor’s office of a man I had not met before a physician I was referred to. I had first gone …
Anne
My story with leukemia began in July when I was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). It was four months and days after my wedding to my hu…
CALEB
November , my life changed forever when I was diagnosed with a fatal form of blood cancer called acute myeloid leukemia (AML). I had no idea what it m…
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…
Oya
My three kids are my precious jewels, the reason I get up every morning. As a single parent, providing a good life for them is what fuels my drive to …
Living with Myeloma
Nicolas
My name is Nicolas Hambalek and I am years old. Before my diagnosis I was a completely healthy child, in fact I was rarely ever sick. I played baseba…
Amina
I’m years old, and I have stage 3B Hodgkin lymphoma (HL).I was years old, living in New York, and in my final semester of conservatory dance trainin…
Neil
It all started with what I thought was an injury to my right hip from "banana boating" while on a family vacation in Myrtle Beach in . The pain wouldn…
David
On April 15th, , I was diagnosed with lymphoma at years old. In my naivety, I thought my disease would resolve itself one way or the other in a timel…
Stories
Sonny
The last conversation I had with my daughter Sonny was one that I will never forget. As she sat there exhausted from the leukemia and CDiff and sepsi…
Jace
At years old, I was living my life like any of my peers. I felt young and invincible, working towards my career goals, navigating life the best I cou…
Clinical Trials: Why They Matter and How to Make Them More Accessible
Cancer treatments can be lifesaving. As an organization, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) has invested more than $. billion in blood cancer resea…
Joan
My first connection to Blood Cancer United’s mission starts with my dad. He was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) in at the age of a…
Stories
Laurie
I was surprised in June when I noticed a lump in my groin. It got bigger, and so I went to the doctor, who ordered a CT scan and a biopsy, then a PET…
Bill
My name is Bill. I am a child support magistrate for the Minnesota State Courts. In April I experienced shortness of breath, a and bleeding gums. I…
Stories
Lindy
I will forever remember August , when I was diagnosed with lymphoma (NHL). I felt terrible one day at work, so my coworkers had insisted that I be se…
Nancy
Being a lymphoma survivor means that you have lived through something very challenging. There is no doubt that cancer is one of the most challenging d…
Ernesto
In the beginning, when I was processing my cancer diagnosis, I kept asking myself, “why me?”. That after all these years I worked hard to better my he…
Natalie
I was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (with a FLT3 mutation), at age , on April , . I had no idea I was as sick as I was until I was in the ER i…
Dawson
I was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in June , just days before my 5th birthday. I underwent two and a half years of chemotherapy a…
Public health insurance programs for young adults
Some cancer survivors are eligible for health insurance, disability benefits or cash payments. While the eligibility requirements and enrollment proc…
Support Resources
Maverick
My son, Maverick, a vibrant and spirited young boy, faced a daunting challenge at just months old. His journey began with alarming symptoms — relentl…
Dare 2 Dream
Paul
I have been very active with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) for over years including serving on the Wisconsin Chapter Board and Leadership Dev…
Cathy
I decided to call my cancer the “little c” rather than the “Big C.” I wasn't giving it that much power over my life!The year was memorable for all th…
Shelley
I went from being in the best shape of my life to battling cancer in only a few short months. Three years ago, I made the choice to change my …