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Kimberly

My wife was in the thick of her emergency medicine residency when life threw us a curveball — she was unexpectedly diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma (HL…

Sexual health side effects

An important part of managing side effects that impact your sexual health is to determine what factors may be causing or contributing to the changes y…

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Sexual health side effects in young adults

An important part of managing side effects that impact your sexual health is to determine what factors may be causing or contributing to the changes y…

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Another Option: Clinical Trials

A blood cancer diagnosis typically leads one to an oncologist or hematologist, a cancer center and a conversation about available treatment options. O…

Brenda, sitting in a chair and smiling, young woman, cancer survivor

Brenda

Hello, my name is Brenda. I am years old and have been in remission for three years now. Back in the very beginning of , I started getting sick. I ha…

Amy with her family wearing LLS tshirts, a cancer survivor

Amy

My story begins on Christmas Eve . My daughter was a 8th grader and was singing her first solo during Christmas Eve mass. I was sick! I barely reme…

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Natalia

We first heard about The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) now Blood Cancer United, through my who participated in the Ironman with Team In Training …

A man stands confidently against a pale wall, dressed in a stylish light‑blue blazer, crisp white shirt, warm rust‑colored tie, and navy trousers. His relaxed posture and polished appearance create a sense of quiet strength and dignity, reflecting the resilience, courage, and hope carried by so many whose lives have been touched by blood cancer.

Tony

Tony built his life around health. As a fitness professional, he spent his days staying active and helping others strengthen their bodies–never imagin…

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Living with Myeloma

Stories

Pinky Swear Foundation

Helping kids with cancer and their families with financial and emotional support. Programs include Orange Envelope, Fund, and PACK Experience. …

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Lillian & Jerry

In , our son, Jerry, was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) at three years old, and he has gone through two bone marrow transplants. Though h…

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LLS, advocates celebrate major state policy wins for patients

While Congress meets , state legislatures typically meet only in the first half of the year. The start of the summer generally marks the end of the st…

Stephen and his partner dancing, Lymphoma survivor

Stephen

Here's a truly inspiring story about a lymphoma patient and his treating physician who discovered in the midst of treatments last year that they share…

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Geoff

I'm a survivor of aggressive lymphoma. Seven cycles of reduced my tumor but did not kill it. I am fortunate to have been referred to the City of Ho…

Britta and her parents, smiling and standing in front of a car and house

Lori

Our daughter Britta Wolfarth was when she was diagnosed with AML. We were shocked because we thought it was a blood disorder due to her lupus. The sa…

Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL)

What is lymphoma (NHL)? lymphoma (NHL) isn’t just one disease—it is actually a diverse group of blood cancers that all occur in lymphocytes (white bl…

Blood Cancer

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Paul

My father, Paul Scolaro, took advantage of every second he had on this earth. A former student at the School of Visual Arts, Art Director and Storyboa…

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Corey

Rewind to , I was years old, married and father of three. I was IBEW electrical lineman for a utility company and climbed poles all day (as seen in t…

Nutrition Education Services Center

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Nutrition Education Services Center offers free nutrition education and consultations to patients and caregivers of …

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Alene

This mission is close to my heart. My family has been impacted by cancer, and I’m inspired every day by the strength of the patients we serve and the …

Stories

WidowedParent.org

To support widowed mothers and fathers with children in the home. Hosted by the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, the website offers i…

Hirsch Wellness Network

To support the emotional and physical needs of cancer survivors, patients in treatment, and caregivers by providing therapeutic arts and wellness prog…

Lymphoma Foundation of America

To help lymphoma patients and families, and to fund research for a cure. Registered nurses provide medical information and resources Provides …

Snapshot of Zoie holding balloons standing in front of a building, a cancer survivor

Zoie

My mom thought it was the flu, maybe mono. After I spent five days lying in bed, she took me to an Urgent Care Clinic. I knew it was something far mor…

Living with Acute Leukemia

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Keisha

In , I was diagnosed with a rare and chronic form of lymphoma (NHL). I was beyond devastated as I knew there was no cure for my condition, and I also…