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Radiation therapy for children and teens
Radiation therapy, also known as “radiotherapy,” uses high energy or other types of radiation to kill cancer cells. While most blood cancers cannot b…
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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…
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Jarvis
In the fall of , life was very active for me and my - son Jarvis. I was busy working - jobs, and Jarvis was busy just being a kid. Almost every day af…
Will
I am a cancer mom. I WAS a cancer mom. My youngest son, Will, was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) at age in April of . He, his dad, and I were b…
Chelsey
While I was recovering from my stem cell transplant, I was at home with my then - daughter full time. She wasn't able to attend preschool due to the p…
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…
Mike
It started with a cough that would not go away. A cough so bad that it would stop him in his tracks and he'd have to rest afterwards for a few minutes…
Financial and Legal
Balancing WorkThe many responsibilities of caring for someone often leads to job conflicts. Work is a financial necessity and a major source of person…
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Monica
I am currently years of age and I’m from South Africa. This is my story of my journey with Hodgkin lymphoma. This is a story of hope, a story of vict…
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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Gina
My story began in . Before we left to visit family up North, I found a small lump in my vaginal area. I met with my doctor after we got back, and she …
Aryanna
When I was years old, I was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). I had previously been on track to graduate early, I was just cast in a…
Sofia
My name is Janaye, and I am the mother of Sofia, age . Her father's name is Gary. On September , , Sofia was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leuke…
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Delena
I was diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) at the age of two in . I was sent to Riley Hospital for Children for assessment and to create a …
Fertility and reproductive health in young adults
People in the young adult age group can be in many different stages of life. You may have children; you may want children in the future; you may not w…
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John William
I was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in December . After three days of chemo, which was discontinued due to bleeding in my lungs, I spent…
Juliana
Juliana is a vibrant, sweet, intelligent, and brave daughter to Judith and Jorge. She was born on May , , in Houston, Texas. On December , , Juliana w…
Dental and oral health
Side effects of blood cancer treatment may cause a variety of problems affecting the mouth, teeth, and jaw that can have an impact on your quality of …
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Dental and oral health in young adults
Side effects of cancer treatment may cause a variety of problems affecting the mouth, teeth, and jaw that can have an impact on your quality of life. …
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Dental and oral health for children and teens
Side effects of cancer treatment may cause a variety of problems affecting the mouth, teeth, and jaw that can have an impact on a child's quality of l…
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Fertility and reproductive health
Some cancer treatments affect fertility (the ability to conceive a child naturally). The risk of infertility from cancer treatment is based on several…
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Paul
I was first diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) at age and since then I've had two bone marrow transplants and . For the past years I …
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Rick
Rick Ostroff and his family have a legacy of philanthropy with a heartfelt connection to a disease he never had. During the first three years of his l…
Amanda
A Life Lesson from a Selfless Man"He was selfless, unbelievably selfless," said Amanda about her father, Andrew. "He did everything for everybody. He …