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Steve

I was diagnosed with lymphoma (NHL) after moving from New Orleans to San Antonio, Texas. What started as a routine visit to an allergist for swelling…

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Kate

On May , , our family was thrown into the world of blood cancer. Our family's patriarch, our bonus dad, and our beloved "Candy Boy," as he was affecti…

Landon

My cancer journey began on June , . A month before that day, I'd experienced chest pains, night sweats, and shortness of breath. After scheduling a do…

Jaleah

In April , our lives were forever changed when we found out that our sweet Jaleah, full of life and personality, had cancer. Sometimes life is unfair—…

A person rests in a hospital bed surrounded by family members, a scene often associated with blood cancer care, treatment, and family support.

Lori

When my husband Ken was first diagnosed and treated for acute myeloid leukemia (AML) it felt like we were trapped in a fierce storm and being tossed a…

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Ira

In , I was diagnosed with invasive bladder cancer and am a survivor after urostomy surgery. Flash forward to December , when I was diagnosed with myel…

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Jennifer

The word "cancer" is scary. We use it so flippantly, but the reality is no one wants to have a doctor say those words. It’s devastating. It changes yo…

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Courtney

My journey began in September . I had intense leg pain in both of my thighs that lasted for many days. I eventually called my PCP, and he ordered a lo…

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BC Cancer Agency

To cover the spectrum of cancer care, from prevention and screening, to diagnosis, treatment, and through to rehabilitation; to reduce the incidence o…

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Owen

On June , , I competed in my very first Ironman triathlon. After six months of dedicated training, I pushed through feeling a bit sick and crossed the…

Liam

In April , Liam was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) when he was just years old. After living in the hospital for four months of intensive…

Len

My son was rubbing my shoulders and noticed a lump on the side of my neck which freaked him out. He then told my wife about it and they demanded that…

Brianna

My name is Brianna and this is my story. When I was eleven, I was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). I went through years of chemothe…

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Brianna

My name is Brianna Ciambra I live in New York and this is my story. When I was eleven, I was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. I went throu…

Bishoy

Born in Egypt, at the age of three, me and my family immigrated to the U.S. when I was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). I grew up in…

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John

I first got involved with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) shortly after the passing of my boyfriend, John, in . John "Poochy" fought a very long…

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…

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Michelle

It was March , , four months before my 21st birthday, when I was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). Even though I had many of the symptoms…

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Paulie

If you’re reading this while going through treatment — or loving someone who is — you might know the feeling; it’s : a.m., and sleep won’t come. Your …

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Rob

My blood cancer story started in when I was diagnosed and treated for testicular cancer with surgery and chemotherapy. As I progressed to the end of …

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Nikki

I was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) about a month and a half ago at the age of . This was my first year out of nursing school; I had just lande…

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