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Kim

On February , , our ½- Abigail just stopped walking. We were baffled and took her to the pediatrician who sent us to the hospital to have her tested f…

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Maria

My son, AJ, was diagnosed with leukemia on September , , and from then on, our life changed. AJ had bumps, turns, and stops during his treatment, but …

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Anna

I’m from Hungary. I’m years old and just recently moved to Durango, Colorado, to marry my husband, Joe. For two years, we worked through a relations…

Mary Elizabeth

When Mary Elizabeth was years old, she noticed a large lump on her neck. Her parents also noticed her lack of energy, but doctor after doctor couldn’…

Christine

Christine Attia knows how overwhelming and terrifying a blood cancer diagnosis can be. She lost her - fiancé three years ago after a courageous batt…

Jay

Nana’s Heroes was started to honor Lois “Nana” Bowen. When he found out she was sick, Jay, Nana’s grandson, was . Around ninth grade, he wanted to do …

Danielle

I am currently on the Board of Trustees for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Minnesota chapter. The reason why I decided to dedicate my time, talents…

Beyond the diagnosis: How employers can champion employees facing cancer

“When someone faces cancer, they shouldn't have to go it alone.” – Orlando Ashworth, CPO, LLS Cancer doesn’t just impact an individual. It sends rippl…

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Shelley

Shelley was diagnosed with lymphoma in September of after finding a lump behind her ear. Testing showed she was in stage and had a tumor in her lar…

Thank You

On behalf of people with blood cancer, thank you for your gift to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS).To view your donation details, please log in t…

Katie

Katie is a beautiful young girl who was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) on January , . Her cancer is particularly aggressive and pr…

Savanna

Savanna, age ten, was diagnosed with high risk Pre B Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in May . She was in and out of the hospital for days – close to hal…

Ryan

I am a year survivor of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and was heavily involved with LLS when I was a patient going through treatment. I was a pa…

Edward

In October , I was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). I had my first round of chemo then I was hospitalized for three months. I had va…

Miguel

Miguel was diagnosed with lymphoma in . He was an active, healthy man all his life so this came as a total shock. We didn't know what to expect or wh…

Marc

In , Marc Smith, was diagnosed with acute myelogenous leukemia (AML). He was given a terminal prognosis and for more than two years endured numerous o…

Lauren

"I am a chronic mother of boys and wife. In , I was diagnosed with Essential Thrombocythemia. The diagnosis came after having multiple cerebellar st…

Dale

My husband, Dale, was first diagnosed with leukemia in October , after we noticed a bubble under his chin. His chemo treatment lasted for four months,…

Michele

Bald is beautiful. Words and looks can be truly powerful. Positivity can change one’s opinion and most important of all, people. Surround yourself wit…

Abby

In , our identical twin daughters, Kenedi and Kendal, were diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) at three months old. After a brutal six months …

Charles

I was alone with my doctor in the hospital when she told me I had no bone marrow matches in the world. I cried a lot that day. I was admitted two week…

Living with Acute Leukemia

Shameel

Telling a child that they have cancer and explaining what that means is one of the most difficult conversations you can have with your child.Shameel w…