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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…
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…
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…
Sofia
On September , , Sofia was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (). She was three. Today, I will share the story of her diagnosis and our jour…
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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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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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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 …
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…
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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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…
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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Food and nutrition for children and teens
Nutrition basics Food gives your child’s body the fuel it needs for healthy body function, growth and development, and the energy to go about daily li…
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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…
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…
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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Reese
Before we knew the world of childhood leukemia, and long before bone marrow transplant was a part of our vocabulary, we had sweet little identical twi…
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 …
Student trailblazers, part 1: Enterprising teen engineers new way to deliver cancer treatment
One of my favorite things about being Chief Medical Officer of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is getting to meet so many bright young people co…
Communicating with your blood cancer specialist or care team
How to advocate for your careLearn about your diagnosis and treatment optionsConsider clinical trialsDon’t be afraid to seek a second opinionUnderstan…
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Communicating with your specialist or care team as a young adult
Communication with your specialist and the team coordinating your care is very important. Share with your doctor how much you want to know about your …
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Cristian
What does it mean to battle? It means you are being attacked. You are being faced with challenges, you don’t know what to expect, and the unknown is a…
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Rachael
Somehow I find it hard to begin both with the story of my cancer diagnosis and to begin life again after remission. I think this feeling will be with …
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Kirsten
My husband, Hunter, and I were so excited to have our first baby, Jack Jack, born in May of . Our lives were full; we both had great jobs, he an appre…
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