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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…
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, …
Nick
I’m years old and I'm from Cincinnati, OH. My wife Shelby and I have been together since December and have been married since February , . We have t…
With a Generous Gift, Couple Creates a Legacy for Loved One
When Jeanne and John Hubbard got involved with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in , they didn’t know how closely cancer would touch their lives.
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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Chris
In , my primary doctor noticed that my white blood cells were high (, range) and referred me to a hematologist. The hematologist decided to "wait and …
Alesia
In November , I experienced my first panic attack while at work. I went to the urgent care clinic, and they tested me and said I was good and might be…
Jessica
Last spring, I was a normal college junior. I had just returned from spring break in the Caribbean with my best friends, and my biggest problem was pa…
Nicolas
My name is Nicolas Hambalek and I am years old. Before my diagnosis I was a completely healthy child, in fact I was rarely ever sick. I played baseba…
Dawson
I was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in June , just days before my 5th birthday. I underwent two and a half years of chemotherapy a…
Amina
I’m years old, and I have stage 3B Hodgkin lymphoma (HL).I was years old, living in New York, and in my final semester of conservatory dance trainin…
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…
Natalie
I was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (with a FLT3 mutation), at age , on April , . I had no idea I was as sick as I was until I was in the ER i…
Jerome
Most importantly, the doctors, nurses, and researchers are true angles; wouldn’t be here without them. Dedicating their lives to saving others’, I am …
Stanley
Stanley was only months old when he was diagnosed. He was a happy and healthy baby boy. Showing no previous symptoms or signs of sickness, Stanley w…
Ernesto
In the beginning, when I was processing my cancer diagnosis, I kept asking myself, “why me?”. That after all these years I worked hard to better my he…
Marty
The last time I gave blood was in June of . I was set to start my fourth gallon when I was told by the volunteer my iron was too low. “Come back next …
Melanie
On December , , I heard the words no one wants or expects to hear, "you have cancer." I had been feeling tired and easily out of breath for about two …
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…
Sonny
The last conversation I had with my daughter Sonny was one that I will never forget. As she sat there exhausted from the leukemia and CDiff and sepsi…
Krisha
I started noticing some things were "off" with my body. In early August , my daughters noticed several large, unexplained bruises on my legs. I just b…
Living with Acute Leukemia
Stephenie
When I was diagnosed with stage 3B Hodgkin lymphoma (HL), I was only years old. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) was one of the first organizati…
Public health insurance programs for young adults
Some cancer survivors are eligible for health insurance, disability benefits or cash payments. While the eligibility requirements and enrollment proc…
Support Resources
Public health insurance programs
Some cancer survivors are eligible for health insurance, disability benefits or cash payments. While the eligibility requirements and enrollment proc…
Support Resources
Kendra
When I was , 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 not …
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