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Louise
During the last week of July , Louise, , developed unusual red dots on her chest and some gnarly, yet explainable, bruises all over her body. We chalk…
“Stages” of Leukemia: Understanding Classification and Progression
Table of contentsStages of Leukemia Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) Chronic Mye…
Parenting with blood cancer
Most parents struggle to fit everything into their family’s schedule, even without the demands of cancer and cancer treatment. It’s important to accep…
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Kenya
I was diagnosed with two blood cancers — multiple myeloma (MM) and chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMML).Cancer entered my life at five years old whe…
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Clare
I'm years old, a daughter, sister, wife, and mother. I was diagnosed with Stage peripheral lymphoma (PTCL) just five months after the birth of my s…
Justin
In March , when Justin was in the sixth grade, he started to rapidly lose weight, was experiencing extreme exhaustion and night sweats. After multiple…
Nutrition
Get important facts about nutrition, food safety, and more.Food provides valuable nutrients for cancer patients. Eating well during cancer treatment h…
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Steve
In June of , I went to my primary care physician for a routine physical. Lab work revealed an abnormally low white blood cell count, triggering a bone…
Rob
My blood cancer story started in when I was diagnosed and treated for testicular cancer with surgery and chemotherapy. As I progressed to the end of …
Joseph
Feb , has forever changed our lives. Joseph was years old and in his fifth month of kindergarten. Joe's journey actually began many months prior. Sh…
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Brent
My nephew Brent Terence was a perfectly healthy - young man, active in school, on his routine , and had normal labs. But until the end of July , Tere…
Kristy
On May , , at years old, I started getting dizzy out of nowhere. I thought maybe I needed to eat and sleep better, but it got worse. I went to the ER…
Yarnall Family
To be of service to others comes naturally to the Yarnalls. Bob is a -year Marine Corps veteran and a teacher. Kim is a chiropractor for over years. …
Carlos
I am a - Hispanic male. I was diagnosed with cancer at , but did not begin treatment until my 42nd birthday. I am the father of a beautiful daughter …
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Manuel
Part : A Survivor’s MissionTen years ago, my life was forever changed by three words, “You have cancer.” Those words shocked my adolescence into real…
Matt
I’ve lived a mostly normal years on this earth. A life filled with wonderful academics, Division athletics (pole vault), financial internships, and …
Blood Cancer
Living with Acute Leukemia
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Three Lessons in Love from a Blood Cancer Survivor
By definition, love can be either a noun or a verb. For many people, it represents everything we aspire to—falling in love, loving, feeling loved. It …
How blood cancer patients can practice sun safety in the summer
For many, summer is a time to get out of the house. Vacations, backyard cookouts, going for walks in the park—there's no better time of year for havin…
Managing finances and insurance for young adults
Healthcare costs are a key concern for most people with blood cancer. Many patients don't have health insurance, and for others, coverage is limited. …
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Halley
February , , was the happiest day of my life. Surrounded by family and friends, I married my best friend and the love of my life. Less than a month la…
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Brian
My cancer journey started in January . I was so excited that I got through thinking I hadn't gotten sick at all. In my mind, the pandemic was over, a…
Julie
My name is Julie. I’m a loving mother of three outstanding kids, a successful businesswoman, wife, breast cancer survivor, and now mother of a true ca…
Crystal
My story starts in early December . I had been getting sick a lot that year, and it finally struck me as odd when it just wouldn’t go away. I had this…
Dare 2 Dream
Gregg
I sailed through the first years of my life...bachelor's degree, master's degree, years as a physical education teacher, years as a district admini…
Virginia
I have been living with chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) since August , . The way I see it, I’m alive today because of Blood Cancer United. The pill…
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Living with Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
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