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D'Nya
D'Nya was six years old when she was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). That day in 2009 was the scariest moment of our lives. It a…
Lymph node aspiration and biopsy
A lymph node aspiration is a type of biopsy procedure. These procedures are used to detect cancer cells in lymph nodes. The tissue sample that can be …
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Nik
Hello, my name is Nikolas. I am 16 years old, almost 17, and have been battling acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) for eight years. On Novembe…
Living with Acute Leukemia
Lymph node aspiration and biopsy
A lymph node aspiration is a type of biopsy procedure. These procedures are used to detect cancer cells in lymph nodes. The tissue sample that can be …
Lymph node aspiration and biopsy
A lymph node aspiration is a type of biopsy procedure. These procedures are used to detect cancer cells in lymph nodes. The tissue sample that can be …
Mayra
I am 28 years old and a mother of two. Last year on December 19, 2024, I was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), an aggressive blood cancer. …
Dare 2 Dream
Hair Loss
Drugs that damage or destroy cancer cells also affect normal cells. Rapidly dividing cells, such as hair follicle cells, are the most affected. This i…
Ethar
Refugee Family Gives Back to LLS after Daughter Survives Leukemia Sixteen-year-old Ethar and her family moved to the United States from Iraq in 201…
Amanda
The word “warrior” seems too tame to describe Amanda Monteiro, a volunteer with The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS). She’s fueled by her desire to…
Suggested Reading - Wife Widow Now What
Wife, Widow, Now What?: How I Navigated the Cancer World and How You Can, Too by Rachel Engstrom MSW, CHES Published September 2020, Paperback, 346 p…
Jeremy
Lucy was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) when she was 32-weeks pregnant with our son Watson. She underwent two rounds of chemo while…
Caregiver
A phase 1/2 study of BI-1808, a monoclonal antibody to TNFR2, as a single agent and in combination with pembrolizumab in patients with solid tumors and CTCL
In January 2023, LLS made an equity investment in BioInvent to "Support Clinical Development of BI-1206 for NHL Indications and BI-1808 for T-Cell Lym…
A phase 2 study of BI-1808, a monoclonal antibody to TNFR2, as a single agent and in combination with pembrolizumab in patients with solid tumors and CTCL
In January 2023, LLS made an equity investment in BioInvent to "Support Clinical Development of BI-1206 for NHL Indications and BI-1808 for T-Cell Lym…
Forest
In September 2017, our world crashed when I was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Over the next several years, I experienced numerous…
Canadian Cancer Society
The eradication of cancer and the enhancement of the quality of life of people living with cancer in Canada; is a national community-based organizatio…
Thomas
I was originally diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in November 2008. I went through one induction chemo and four rounds of consolidation che…
Armaan
In January 2014, Armaan celebrated his 5th birthday. He was tested for anemia a few days later at the urging of his pediatrician as he looked a littl…
Thomas
I was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) on February 17, 2015 and, subsequently, spent 56 nights inpatient at St. Luke's Hospital in Mi…
Tina
In 2013 I was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and cardiac amyloidosis and that is when my journey began. I fought them two with chemotherapy which put…
Gwendolyn
Gwendolyn describes herself as a wanderlust who never likes to let the grass grow under her feet. After college, she moved from her hometown in Florid…
Talking About Cancer
Telling people about your diagnosis is a very personal decision. Some people with cancer choose to tell only close family. Others find it helps to let…
Amanda
In October 2018, I was diagnosed with stage 2 Hodgkin lymphoma, oh and I was 5 months pregnant at the time. I had been having recurring bronchitis and…
5 Reasons why I’m grateful for LLS Volunteers
Message from Andy Kolb Message from Andy Kolb 1. You are the heart, soul, and voice of the LLS community. No…
Manuel
Part 1: A Survivor’s MissionTen years ago, my life was forever changed by three words, “You have cancer.” Those words shocked my invincible-minded ado…
Harshha
Life is unpredictable! I started becoming sick from February of 2020. My condition was ruining day by day with no symptoms besides a very bad cough th…