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King

King has a rare combination of a blood cancer called leukemia (high risk) and G6PD which is an incurable, lifelong blood disorder. His treatment plan …

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Christal

My brother was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in September and passed away in April , his senior year of high school and less than…

Skylar

As a parent, there are few words that can knock you on your feet. “Your child has cancer” is one of those phrases that can make you fall apart in an i…

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Renee

I was a senior in high school preparing to graduate. I had summer plans to work at my youth group camp and endless ideas for my future. That all came …

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Danyele

I have received tons of support from Blood Cancer United, including financial assistance and educational workbooks, and I have attended two wonderful …

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Carlos

In March , I went through something I hoped would be my final battle with cancer — an autologous stem cell transplant after being diagnosed with stage…

Sasha

When Sasha had her birthday in June, there was more to celebrate this year — she had just gotten her port removed and was officially done with blood …

Person sitting in a medical treatment chair with a white pillow on their lap, holding a disposable coffee cup. The individual is connected to an apheresis machine labeled “Optia,” which has tubes running to blood bags and a monitor displaying data. The setting includes medical equipment, IV poles, and a side table with supplies.

Lisa

I’m writing this for anyone facing a cancer that doesn’t have a finish line — to share what it means to stop measuring life against who you used to be…

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Suggested Reading - Cycle of Lives

Cycle of Lives chronicles the lives of people affected by cancer, including patients, doctors, researchers, and caregivers. These moving stories cov…

Mary’s Place By The Sea

To support women with cancer through integrative services which complement their medical treatment and empower, educate, and support their healing: mi…

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Myrrah

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia survivor travels from India to receive treatmentWhen Myrrah was just six years old, she was diagnosed with acute lymphob…

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Andrew

When I write about the fact that I have cancer, it is not my intention to suggest that I am in any way unique. Although when I was first diagnosed wit…

James, stage 3 follicular lymphoma (FL) patient, in running gear

James

I was diagnosed with stage follicular lymphoma (FL), a type of lymphoma (NHL), at the end of , and our world was turned upside down. I lived a prett…

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Joyce

We have been involved with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) since Steve's diagnosis with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) in May of . Steve's CML …

Stand By You Support Group

This group is for patients living with a blood cancer who are aged to years.The group will address specific issues related to a blood cancer diagnos…

Stand By You Support Group

This group is for patients living with a blood cancer who are aged to years.The group will address specific issues related to a blood cancer diagnos…

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Jeremy

Lucy was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) when she was -weeks pregnant with our son Watson. She underwent two rounds of chemo while o…

Caregiver

A man lies in a hospital bed wearing a bright red cape, surrounded by IV lines, medical tubing, and snacks on his bedside tray. The cape draped across his shoulders adds a touch of courage and lightness to the clinical setting, reflecting the strength, hope, and unwavering spirit often shown by individuals and families whose lives have been touched by blood cancer.

Michael

In April , I was diagnosed with stage peripheral lymphoma (PTCL). I enrolled in a phase clinical trial through VCU Massey Cancer Center. After the …

Stories

Jane, Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) patient, with companion

Jane

In October , I was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma. After growing up never getting sick, I had cancer. It was incredibly difficult to comprehend at th…

Jennifer, AML survivor, in group photo

Jennifer

My mother, Jennifer, was diagnosed with breast cancer completely unexpectedly in and beat it a year later. Soon after, she was diagnosed with acute m…

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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…

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Stephenie

When I was diagnosed with stage 3B Hodgkin lymphoma (HL), I was only years old. Blood Cancer United was one of the first organizations I found with t…

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Christian

Christian Macias survived two battles with cancer, the first being in . He was diagnosed with stage Burkitt’s lymphoma (NHL). He fought long and har…

Living with NHL

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Dianne

When I was a little girl, I knew I wanted to be a nurse so I could help people. I did become a registered nurse, predominately in critical care settin…

Resources for healthcare professionals

Thanks to you, patients don't have to face a blood cancer diagnosis alone. These resources from Blood Cancer United make a valuable addition to the t…

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