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Laura
I was diagnosed with stage IVB Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) about a week after my 30th birthday in . I was a new mom to an - baby and had been experiencing s…
Paul
I have had the opportunity to know Paul since he was diagnosed with lymphoma (BL). Paul has an energy that makes it so you will like him instantly an…
Mya
In , Mya was just two years old when diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML M6) in her central nervous system, which created solid tumors in her b…
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…
Bryon
In , during a pickup basketball game at the local gym, Bryon Daily was beginning to feel his age, playing against -. A former college track athlete in…
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…
Kimberly
In October of , I became sick with a sinus infection. After a -day dose of antibiotics, I was still sick, and the doctor gave me a stronger dose of an…
Fredda
It was the , I was in my late 40s, and I often felt symptoms, but it was never a case. I’d say to family and friends that it’d be better if I were t…
Paul
In , I was years old, a freshman at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, and living in the dorms. It was spring quarter, and I remember clearly reading on my do…
Christopher
In January , I was diagnosed with PH+ acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). I had just turned and finished my first semester at the University of Flori…
Options for Males
Males can take certain steps and precautions to preserve fertility before, during and after treatment. Options to Preserve Fertility before T…
Options for Females
Females can take certain steps and precautions to preserve fertility before, during and after treatment. Options to Preserve Fertility Before Tr…
Finding a Clinical Trial
If you're interested in the possibility of a clinical trial as a treatment option, talk with your doctor first. He or she can help you find an eligibl…
Alison & Keith
This is a love story about two Team In Training honorees, Alison and Keith. Keith has been a recreational runner for many years and first learned of T…
Heather
My name is Heather and I was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) +FLT3/ITD on December 14th, . That morning I noticed I was extremely pale and…
Stories
Doug
I have always been a builder. Professionally, I am an architect. You could say that I’ve spent my life building spaces where people could grow. I ne…
Marty
The last time I gave blood was in June of . I was set to start my fourth gallon when I was told by the volunteer my iron was too low. “Come back next …
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…
Support Resources
Ron
Ron was a private man. He didn’t seek the company of many. But the friends he had were close, and more than anything, he cherished his time the most w…
Paul
I have been very active with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) for over years including serving on the Wisconsin Chapter Board and Leadership Dev…
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 …
Ed
Like many who get diagnosed with multiple myeloma (MM), it comes out of nowhere. For me, it was mysterious aches and pains that crept up quickly. An a…
Living with Myeloma
Chris
In , my primary doctor noticed that my white blood cells were high (, range) and referred me to a hematologist. The hematologist decided to "wait and …
Amrita
November was the start of my journey as a cancer warrior and survivor. I was diagnosed with Diffused Large B cell lymphoma (NHL) and it is incredibl…
Chase
I am a Hodgkin’s lymphoma survivor. It took me seven months to build up the courage to share my story, but if my story inspires even just one other pa…