1559 results for Leukemia
Refine Your Search
Amy
My story begins on Christmas Eve 2008. My daughter was a 8th grader and was singing her first solo during Christmas Eve mass. I was sick! I barely …
Fertility
People in the YA age group can be in many different stages of life. You may have children; you may want children in the future; you may not want child…
CALEB
November 2017, my life changed forever when I was diagnosed with a fatal form of blood cancer called acute myeloid leukemia (AML). I had no idea what …
Rebecca
Everything happens for a reason and our pain is not for vain. Hi, my name is Rebecca Yanez, I am 22 years old and a 2x acute lymphoblastic leukemia su…
Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) treatment
In general, the goal of treatment is to destroy as many lymphoma cells as possible and to induce a complete remission. Complete remission means that a…
Blood Cancer
Stephenie
When I was diagnosed with stage 3B Hodgkin lymphoma (HL), I was only 26 years old. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) was one of the first organiza…
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 …
Landon
My cancer journey began on June 24, 2018. A month before that day, I'd experienced chest pains, night sweats, and shortness of breath. After schedulin…
Jamie
After he was diagnosed with blood cancer in 2013, Jamie was told by doctors that he’d never walk again, let alone ride a bike. Despite those predictio…
Taylor
In February of 2019, I was diagnosed with stage 4 Hodgkin lymphoma (HL). What started with a simple cough quickly turned into the most challenging yea…
Harper
In the late summer of 2021, 8-year-old Harper returned to in-person school for the first time since March 2020 for the start of third grade. Shortly a…
Public health insurance programs for young adults
Some cancer survivors are eligible for government-funded health insurance, disability benefits or cash payments. While the eligibility requirements an…
Support Resources
Kendra
When I was 10, I had just moved to a new city and was acclimating to my new life when I suddenly started experiencing headaches. They were dull and no…
Dare 2 Dream
Alyssa
My story begins with a diagnosis of hypothyroidism but they noticed something unusual with my white blood cell count, which was elevated but I had no …
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…
Choosing a Treatment Center
Selecting a cancer treatment center may depend on several factors including your specific diagnosis, location and insurance coverage. You will want to…
Possible Treatment Effects
Possible effects on males Loss of sperm production can be temporary or permanent. If sperm production recovers, this can take one to five year…
Communicating With Your Partner
Discussing experiences, feelings and concerns with your partner(s)—giving each other the chance to talk and listen—is an important part of maintaining…
Home Care
You don't necessarily need to depend on inpatient medical facilities to meet all your healthcare needs. If your condition allows, you can get the qual…
Christopher
In January 2013, I was diagnosed with PH+ acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). I had just turned 19 and finished my first semester at the University of…
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…
Anthony
December of 2017 was a difficult time for me. It is the month that is usually filled with happiness, excitement and Christmas cheer. For me, it was th…
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…
Kimberly
In October of 2020, I became sick with a sinus infection. After a 10-day dose of antibiotics, I was still sick, and the doctor gave me a stronger dose…
Jonathan
I’ll start from the beginning.In 2012, I was diagnosed with testicular cancer. I had surgery to remove the mixed germ cell tumor and then was on the r…