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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…
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…
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…
Larry
Larry Loose, a great big bear of a man with a penchant for classic cars, off road racing, dirt bikes and living large. This man, my husband of twenty …
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…
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…
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…
Sexual health and intimacy for young adults
As a young adult you may be dating, in a relationship, or married. Cancer can make navigating romantic relationships complicated.Dating when you have …
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Understanding blood cancers and treatment options
Leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, myelodysplastic syndromes (MDSs) and myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) are types of cancer that can affect the bone mar…
Diana
My introduction to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) began in the early 2000s. I joined a Light The Night Team to support research and programs fo…
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…
Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) in young adults
Fatigue is very common in patients with blood cancers. fatigue (CRF) is characterized by excessive and persistent exhaustion that interferes with dai…
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Cancer-related fatigue (CRF)
Fatigue is very common in patients with blood cancers. fatigue (CRF) is characterized by excessive and persistent exhaustion that interferes with dai…
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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…
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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
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 …
Bruce
In the fall of , I had a missed call and a “call me when you’re out of class” text from my Dad. I was a sophomore at the University of Georgia when I …
Sarah
I was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia ( ALL) in October at the age of . It was a shocking diagnosis. I started feeling bad in September …
Julie
“About six years………”The doctor kept speaking but the words evaporated into thin air as Julie quickly did mental math to figure out what ages her child…
Bill
My name is Bill Bannon. I am a child support magistrate for the Minnesota State Courts. In April I experienced shortness of breath, a and bleeding …
Anthony
December of was a difficult time for me. It is the month that is usually filled with happiness, excitement and Christmas cheer. For me, it was the mo…