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Alice
I was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). As soon as you learn that you have a form of cancer in your body, read a lot about it. Learn …
Rebecca
Everything happens for a reason and our pain is not for vain. Hi, my name is Rebecca Yanez, I am years old and a 2x acute lymphoblastic leukemia surv…
Aleta
I was diagnosed on August , with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. It was totally out of the blue. I had been married for just a year at the time of my …
Jeffrey
In early June , I received my diagnosis of multiple myeloma (MM). That news got my full attention until I received the ultimate gut punch that MM is a…
Amrita
November was the start of my journey as a cancer warrior and survivor. I was diagnosed with Diffused Large B cell lymphoma (NHL) and it is incredibl…
Perry
My grandfather, Bob, is closely involved with Blood Cancer United and helped found Visionary of the Year in Sacramento. The event spun into Student Vi…
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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…
Lisa
As a new graduate with a master’s degree in psychology, I, among many others, am applying to jobs out in the 'real world.' Recently, one of the job ap…
Cristina
My story begins in October of . I had recently graduated from college, moved away from home for the first time, settled into my own apartment, and sta…
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…
Melva
I am a survivor of lymphoma (Hodgkin and ). I was diagnosed with two kinds of cancer at the same time.When the doctors finally found out what I had, I…
Diane
I’m Diane. I moved from Nigeria to the United States in with my husband and son to pursue my Ph.D. in Journalism and Communication at the University …
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Jennifer
I remember diagnosis clearly. I was sitting in the UCSF doctor’s office of a man I had not met before a physician I was referred to. I had first gone …
Signs that myelofibrosis is progressing: What to watch for
Table of contents:Signs that myelofibrosis is progressingRecognizing early and advancing signs of myelofibrosisWhat your doctor looks forTreatment imp…
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Storyectomy*
A storytelling event using truth and comedy to support blood cancer survivors and caregivers. Explore the stories and videos.
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Jill
When my husband, Farris, was diagnosed in with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), he enrolled in the Blood Cancer clinical trial for Gleevec. Shortly a…
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Lashi
Lashi, a Chesterfield native, was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma in at years old after discovering a lump under the left side of her chin. Luckily,…
Pilar
My name is Pilar and I am years old. I used to work for the workforce board of Philadelphia, working with youth, until I was diagnosed with acute mye…
Gianna
My story began nearly seven years ago on February when I received the call from my doctor and heard those dreaded words, “You have cancer.” A week pr…
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Kristen
I was diagnosed with Burkitt lymphoma (BL) when I was years old. It was the summer going into my senior year of college, and I had just returned home…
How a Clinical Trial Works
Clinical trials are conducted worldwide under rigorous guidelines to help doctors find out whether new cancer treatments are safe and effective or bet…
Key bill gains major traction in Congress, bringing children with cancer one step closer to faster care
The House Energy and Commerce Committee unanimously passed the Accelerating Kids' Access to Care Act. It's a key step toward the bill becoming law and…
LLS Races to Get Faster Care for Children with Cancer with Accelerating Kids’ Access to Care Act
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is dedicated to helping find cures for pediatric blood cancers. But we—and pediatric families across the country—know …
Surviving ALL: An Intimate Look at How Cancer Affected the Careers, Relationships & Fertility of Four Young Adults
A cancer diagnosis is a devastating blow for people of all ages, but presents special challenges for young adults. This period of life is usually a ti…
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) Data at ASH Provides Glimpse into the Future of Blood Cancer Treatment
New data from LLS master clinical trials — Beat AML® and Pediatric Acute Leukemia (PedAL) — show promise for leukemias Leaders available to provide …
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