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The History of Leukemia

Table of contentsHistory of LeukemiaFirst Studies of Blood and the Origin of LeukemiaEarly Leukemia DiscoveriesEarly Leukemia ClassificationEarly Leuk…

Robert

I was living my dream life of being a successful and healthy dentist for years. I have a wonderful and loving family, as well as a large network of c…

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…

Cristina

I am a mom, wife, daughter, sister, friend, and first responder. My husband and I have been married for nine years, and we have two children. Our daug…

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…

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…

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…

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 …

Heather

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light The Night Walk serves as an inspiring, empowering and comforting event, made possible by those who share, reme…

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…

Oya

My three kids are my precious jewels, the reason I get up every morning. As a single parent, providing a good life for them is what fuels my drive to …

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…

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…

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…

Jace

At years old, I was living my life like any of my peers. I felt young and invincible, working towards my career goals, navigating life the best I cou…

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…

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…

We Dare to Dream so Their Dreams Come True

Did you know that blood cancer is the most common cancer diagnosis for children, accounting for % of pediatric cancer cases? In fact, nearly , childre…

Medicaid is a lifesaver for blood cancer patients: We need to protect it

Breakthrough treatments are transforming what it means to receive a blood cancer diagnosis for hundreds of thousands of people across the country, giv…

How LLS and Advocates Helped Secure Landmark Health Reforms

Joan

My first connection to Blood Cancer United’s mission starts with my dad. He was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) in at the age of a…

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…

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…