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Diana
My introduction to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) began in the early 2000s. I joined a Light The Night Team to support research and programs fo…
Lori
Lori’s journey to becoming a Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) volunteer began back in through her own experience with being diagnosed with Myelofibr…
Krista
Prior to my diagnosis, I was a daughter to my parents, a dedicated dog mama to my Golden Retriever, a loyal friend, and an enthusiastic high school h…
Allison
In May of , shortly after the first lockdown for , I noticed a small lump on the side of my neck. Living in Southern Indiana during the spring, I usua…
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RESEARCH NOW: 9/11 AND BLOOD CANCER RISK IN FIRST RESPONDERS
All of us were impacted by the tragedy of September . For those who dedicated countless hours to rescue, recovery, and efforts, the effects of that d…
Silma
My mother never had an easy life, but she is courageous and strong. She has never let any pitfall keep her from moving forward in life. She is a hardw…
Betty
In , after doing a -mile, walk in support of breast cancer, of which I am also a survivor of, I realized that something seemed wrong as the walk was …
Jim
In September of , my wife and I were in New Jersey with family celebrating Labor Day weekend when I passed out, fell and hit my head on a granite coun…
Lorna
I was diagnosed with Stage NH large primary hepatic lymphoma in April, . I was told by my doctor that this was a very rare form of lymphoma with les…
Charlene
Cancer. That is a word that is scary. So many of us have friends, family and that are impacted by some type of cancer, but you never think it will be…
Charity
In March of , I was diagnosed officially with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) after a blood test and bone marrow biopsy. I had just turned and had my …
Charles
In June , I was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) while living in Italy. I was shocked. After six months of mysterious rashes and illn…
Erica
By the time I was years old, I was a -time cancer survivor. At years old, I was diagnosed with MALT lymphoma, at a time () when the doctors knew ver…
Ananya
In May of , I graduated from UT Austin with degrees in Neuroscience and Plan II Honors. In August, I moved to Houston to teach high school biology. By…
Financial and Legal
Balancing WorkThe many responsibilities of caring for someone often leads to job conflicts. Work is a financial necessity and a major source of person…
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How do I tell people I have cancer?
Whether to share the news you have cancer with others or not can be a very personal decision. You're probably not sure what to do or how much to revea…
Support Resources
How do I tell people I have cancer?
Whether to share the news you have cancer with others or not can be a very personal decision. You're probably not sure what to do or how much to revea…
Support Resources
Edie
My warrior daughter Edie entered the world on July , with eyes wide open ready to soak it all in and leave behind her indelible mark. From early on, …
Madeleine
We were lucky. It seems strange to frame it that way, but it's true.My - daughter discovered a lump in her neck back in April of . Because of COVID, w…
What causes multiple myeloma? Understanding the risk factors and origins
Table of contents IntroductionWhat is multiple myelomaEarly symptoms of multiple myelomaGenetic factorsPrecursor conditionsEnvironmental and lifestyle…
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Sofia
I received the diagnosis of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) a month before starting my senior year of high school. My entire year was flipped upsid…
Dare 2 Dream
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Nikki
At , my roommate's son, Fred, was the usual "- and bulletproof" guy. He started feeling sick a month before his birthday, then his gums started to hur…
Dare 2 Dream
Stories
Lindsey
Before his diagnosis, Thomas spent his career as a nurse, devoting his life to caring for others. In , our family faced a series of circumstances. Th…
Stories
Emad
After six weeks of experiencing excruciating pain, I was diagnosed with enlarged stage gastric lymphoma in July . My oncologist in Tarzana, CA, was …
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Liliana
Ciara and Liliana were born a few years apart and grew up in a happy home with their mother, Heather and father, Danny. I would describe Ciara, age , …