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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…

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Loxley

In early September of , my son started to complain of back pain. I took him to the pediatrician, where he was assessed and a multiview was ordered. I…

A young child celebrating the end of blood cancer treatment stands indoors ringing a brass “Ringing Out” bell mounted on a plaque. The child smiles with eyes closed, surrounded by red‑and‑white decorations and signs. They wear a black shirt that reads “My Last Day of Chemo — It Was Tough but I Was Tougher,” symbolizing strength, remission, and completion of chemotherapy

Loxley

In early September of , my son started to complain of back pain. I took him to the pediatrician, where he was assessed and a multiview was ordered. I…

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Oren

My story starts on July , . We were two months away from my daughter’s Bat Mitzvah, and I decided to treat myself and get a custom suit made. I went i…

White House Highlights The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Efforts to Bring Clinical Trials and Treatment Innovation to Diverse and Underrepresented Communities Nationwide in Alignment with the Biden-Harris Administration's Cancer Moonshot

LLS’s Investment in Research Aims to Accelerate Treatment Innovation and Expand Equitable Access to Treatments to Increase the Quality of Life and Su…

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Blood cancer treatment can be a scary and confusing time. And blood cancer patients want to feel like they’re not alone. That’s why The Leukemia & Lym…

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Abelina

I was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) while weeks pregnant at years old. I remember looking in the mirror one day and told my husband I …

Luz, a volunteer and healthcare professional for patients with blood cancer and their families

Luz

My name is Luz, and my story begins in a magical town in Mexico where I spent a wonderful childhood surrounded by my family. As the youngest of nine s…

Varad a survivor of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL)

Varad

I graduated in with an engineering degree and landed a analyst position at a promising startup. My future was brimming with plans, and by , I was ge…

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Natalie

In December , a week after my 15th birthday, I was diagnosed with acute undifferentiated leukemia (AUL) after having unclassifiable arthritis for two …

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Logan

July , , was the day that my life changed forever. I had been dealing with odd symptoms for months, and after multiple visits with dismissive practiti…

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Gena

I am years old and a cancer survivor. My life has come full circle many times, and I am here to share my story to inspire and help others to heal th…

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Olivia

I'm officially nine months in remission and just celebrated my first birthday (!) since finishing chemotherapy treatment. In January , I was diagnosed…

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Bryana

Hello everyone! My name is Bryana and in September , at years old, I was rushed to the hospital unable to breathe. I recently went on a trip to Las V…

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Suzanne

In January , I received my diagnosis after five months of multiple doctor visits, blood work, and biopsies. I had no common symptoms, such as night sw…

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Martin

In February of , at years old, Martin Levano Quispe was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Soon after being diagnosed, the COVID pand…

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Aaron

Aaron was taken to urgent care after he developed a rash that didn't seem right. The next day, he was admitted into The Children's Hospital, and hour…

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Michael

In , Michael’s daughter Carley was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), – a rare form of blood cancer – at just two and a half years old. Fo…

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Jared

At , I was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). As my career was finally taking off as a celebrity makeup artist and I finally felt “,” it cam…

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Aimee

In October , our daughter Alexia was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) at just years old. At first, we thought she had hurt her back …

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Individual wearing a head covering, face mask, and floral lei stands in a hospital or clinic setting holding a young child while raising a small mallet beside a ceremonial gong. Behind them, a window display reads “CANCER BE GONE” with photos and the phrase “GOOD VIBES FOUND HERE,” symbolizing a milestone moment of strength, healing, and support within a blood cancer care journey.

Shelby

When I was just settling in to being a new mom and working through my postpartum season, I was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) with …

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Deborah

I am a - mother of two, the owner of a small business, Park Hill Yoga and have been married for years. Being diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma in Decem…

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William

years ago (May ), I was diagnosed with chronic lymphoblastic leukemia (CLL). As anyone who has had a diagnosis of cancer understands, depression set i…

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Nancy

As I write this story, “my story,” I am on an airplane somewhere between New York and Eastern Europe, beginning a trip I have dreamed of for most of m…

A person is standing in front of a brick building entrance with double white doors and a stone frame. Above the doors, the building name “CENTREVILLE HALL” is engraved in capital letters. The person is wearing a dark sleeveless shirt with a large pink letter “M” on it, black shorts with a yellow waistband, white sneakers, and dark socks. A lanyard with keys and a watch are visible. The ground is paved with red bricks, and the background shows part of the building’s exterior wall.

Mia

My story starts off when I was first diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in when I was . I was too young to understand how my diagnosi…

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