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Steven

My name is Steve. My purpose is to give others hope and the possibility of tomorrows. I am a leukemia survivor, specifically myelodysplastic syndrome …

Krisha

I started noticing some things were "off" with my body. In early August , my daughters noticed several large, unexplained bruises on my legs. I just b…

Living with Acute Leukemia

Kari

I am writing this in , but I never would have believed when acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) struck my daughter in , that it would feel like we were…

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Lisa

It was . Obama had just been sworn in as president, captain Sully successfully landed United Airlines flight on the Hudson River during an aircraft m…

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Natasha

Prior to my diagnosis in Sacramento in , I raised money for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) because I had a passion for helping others. I raised…

The Financial Burden of Blood Cancer Treatment for Working-Aged Adults is Growing

Cancer is one of the most expensive medical conditions to treat in the U.S. As a result, patients, survivors, and caregivers—already challenged by the…

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Liz

In December , my fiancé, Darla, was diagnosed with stage small lymphoma (NHL). Her doctors developed a plan to start her on chemotherapy as soon as …

Jenna

Nobody ever expects to be diagnosed with cancer at , but that’s exactly what happened to me. It came completely out of the blue. I had zero symptoms. …

Gianna

My story began nearly seven years ago on February when I received the call from my doctor and heard those dreaded words, “You have cancer.” A week pr…

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Whitney

I am delighted to be a new member of the Clinical Trial Support Center team at The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS)! After eight years as a clinical …

Jacqueline

It’s been five years since my daughter was diagnosed with stage ¾ Hodgkin lymphoma (HL). She had just graduated college, and she had a lump on her rig…

Heart Disease in Lymphoma Survivors

Matthew Matasar is a hematology and oncology specialist at Memorial Cancer Center in New York City. He has a Translational Research Program grant thr…

Vonshel

Hi, my name is Von, and back in , I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I didn't want to die, but prayer and God sent me right to the perfect doctor: Dr…

Jennifer

Jennifer Flowers of Hayward, CA, was diagnosed with myeloma in and today, while still on treatment and in remission, she is now an active Community O…

Sudha

Sudha Bhatnagar moved from India to Massachusetts in . Shortly after, she met her husband and moved to Pennsylvania. At the time, the company she work…

A couple stands together during their wedding vows, the groom holding a small green booklet as soft light filters through the trees behind them. The moment feels tender and heartfelt, layered with love, commitment, and quiet remembrance—honoring the enduring strength that comes from having been touched by blood cancer.

William

My battle with cancer began at five years old. I am now, and while the disease is gone, the journey has never truly ended.I am an acute lymphoblastic…

Dare 2 Dream

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Two people sit close together in a cozy room decorated with bright pink flower murals, their bodies angled toward one another in quiet support. The soft lighting, comfortable chairs, and small box of tissues on the armrest create a gentle, intimate atmosphere—reflecting the tenderness, strength, and deep compassion shared by families and friends whose lives have been touched by blood cancer.

Claire

Last year, my younger brother, Owen, was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). He is a healthy - dad of two amazing kids — AND lives in England…

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