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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…
Jaime
My name is Jaime Fernandez and I am a Clinical Social Worker with UCI Health. I have the pleasure and honor of working with individuals diagnosed with…
Cayden
In April , Cayden began experiencing leg pain and developed an unusual limp that alarmed his mother, Courtney. Soon, the pain progressed to a stiff n…
april
In , at the age of , I found a lump in my neck that quickly grew to an alarming size. After ruling out illnesses such as cat scratch fever and tubercu…
Silma
My mother never had an easy life, but she is courageous and strong. She has never let any pitfall keep her from moving forward in life. She is a hardw…
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…
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…
Alessandra
At the age of I was diagnosed with stage Hodgkin lymphoma. The doctors only gave me a percent chance to live. I still remember the day I walked int…
FDA Approves New Drug for Patients with Rare Blood Cancer (Myelofibrosis)
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved a drug for the treatment of intermediate or primary or secondary myelofibrosis, the first sp…
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Watch and wait
Watch and wait involves closely monitoring a patient's condition without giving any treatment until symptoms appear or change. Some people can manage …
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Watch and wait for young adults
Watch and wait involves closely monitoring a patient's condition without giving any treatment until symptoms appear or change. Some people can manage …
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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
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…
Krista
Prior to my diagnosis, I was a daughter to my parents, a dedicated dog mama to my Golden Retriever, a loyal friend, and an enthusiastic high school h…
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, …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Sally
In January , my new life journey was about to begin. After doctor visits, bloodwork, testing, and finally complete shock, the diagnosis of cancer was …
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…
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…