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Julian
On October , , - Julian suddenly became ill with a fever and headache. We gave him some over the counter medicine and made an appointment with his ped…
Ellie
My name is Ellie, and my journey with blood cancer began when I was just four years old. On December , , I woke up with petechiae, a rash that indicat…
Dare 2 Dream
YAconnect: Young Adults Living with Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma
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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Kiana
In July , during what was supposed to be a normal sports physical, I turned my head to the side to talk to my doctor, and my mom noticed something, "I…
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 …
Yesenia
In January , after months of seeking answers and enduring worsening symptoms, I was finally diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). The roa…
Dare 2 Dream
Heather
The world works in mysterious ways, it truly does! When I first volunteered with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's (LLS) Team In Training (TNT) progra…
Tatijane
On February , , I was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), both B and T cells, and given six to eight weeks to live. I was years old. I…
Aiden
I am writing to share about my son, Aiden, who is our real superhero and has superpowers that shine bright through his love of dance. From a very youn…
Bryon
In , during a pickup basketball game at the local gym, Bryon Daily was beginning to feel his age, playing against -. A former college track athlete in…
Erika
I am a - cancer survivor. In February , I found a suspect lump and had become unusually tired. I was a single mother of a very active - boy, so when …
LLS, advocates celebrate major state policy wins for patients
While Congress meets , state legislatures typically meet only in the first half of the year. The start of the summer generally marks the end of the st…
Lisa
I’m writing this for anyone facing a cancer that doesn’t have a finish line — to share what it means to stop measuring life against who you used to be…
Cancer Survivor’s Fund
To provide college scholarships and prosthetics for the benefit of persons diagnosed with cancer, receiving treatment for cancer or in remission, to g…
Children's Cause for Cancer Advocacy (CCCA)
To make a difference in the pace and efficiency of getting new treatments to children, to improve access to care, and to enhance the lives of survivor…
International Myeloma Foundation (IMF)
To improve the quality of life of myeloma patients and their families while working toward prevention and a cure through four founding principles: res…
Blood Cancer Research
Over $ billion invested since for vital, lifesaving research is bringing us closer to better treatments and cures. Breakthroughs begin here. Smar…
Ainsley
On July , , I was diagnosed with stage Hodgkin lymphoma (HL). Before this, I was a healthy teenage girl going into my sophomore year of high school a…
Brauer
Being a recipient of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Scholarship for Blood Cancer Survivors is allowing me to continue my education and pursue…
Towards Equity in Specialized Cancer Care for Adolescents and Young Adults with Newly Diagnosed Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Our study is designed to directly inform the pathways through which health insurance influences access to care at an SCC for individuals with AYA ALL …
My Book About Cancer
This workbook for children, created by the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS), is available in two versions - one for the child whose mother has cancer an…
suggested reading - Into The Funhouse
Author begins his narrative with- "I should have died more than once. Yet I remain alive (at least for now), as can anyone with cancer, regardless of …
FAQs: Proposed federal spending cuts and blood cancer research and care
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) has heard great concerns from patients, caregivers, volunteers, healthcare professionals, researchers, community…
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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…
Tracey
I was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) in after a routine physical after my 50th birthday. It was a complete shock, and with no real…