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Gezell
Calvin and I are the best of friends, playmates, and hopeless romantics! We found each other in midlife, and we’ve decided to remain newlyweds because…
Kiana
In July , during what was supposed to be a normal sports physical, I turned my head to the side to talk to my doctor, and my mom noticed something, "I…
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…
Options for Males
Males can take certain steps and precautions to preserve fertility before, during and after treatment. Options to Preserve Fertility before T…
Options for Females
Females can take certain steps and precautions to preserve fertility before, during and after treatment. Options to Preserve Fertility Before Tr…
CALEB
November , my life changed forever when I was diagnosed with a fatal form of blood cancer called acute myeloid leukemia (AML). I had no idea what it m…
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…
Paul
In , I was years old, a freshman at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, and living in the dorms. It was spring quarter, and I remember clearly reading on my do…
Michael
On October , , I was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). My wife, Phyllis, who is an RN at the local VA hospital, was my primary caregiver. W…
Blood transfusion in children and teens
Blood transfusions using cells donated by healthy volunteers can help replace red cells, platelets, and other blood components. Some people with blood…
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Holly
It felt just like any other Saturday after my dad's birthday. He got his annual checkup and bloodwork, and we would all celebrate our April birthdays …
Fredda
It was the , I was in my late 40s, and I often felt symptoms, but it was never a case. I’d say to family and friends that it’d be better if I were t…
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…
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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 …
Dare 2 Dream
Alyssa
My story begins with a diagnosis of hypothyroidism but they noticed something unusual with my white blood cell count, which was elevated but I had no …
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…
Shelley
I went from being in the best shape of my life to battling cancer in only a few short months. Three years ago, I made the choice to change my …
Landon
My cancer journey began on June , . A month before that day, I'd experienced chest pains, night sweats, and shortness of breath. After scheduling a do…
Harper
In the late summer of , - Harper returned to school for the first time since March for the start of third grade. Shortly after the beginning of the …
Taylor
In February of , I was diagnosed with stage Hodgkin lymphoma (HL). What started with a simple cough quickly turned into the most challenging year of …
Christopher
In January , I was diagnosed with PH+ acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). I had just turned and finished my first semester at the University of Flori…
Alison & Keith
This is a love story about two Team In Training honorees, Alison and Keith. Keith has been a recreational runner for many years and first learned of T…
Finding a Clinical Trial
If you're interested in the possibility of a clinical trial as a treatment option, talk with your doctor first. He or she can help you find an eligibl…
Anthony
December of was a difficult time for me. It is the month that is usually filled with happiness, excitement and Christmas cheer. For me, it was the mo…
Doug
I have always been a builder. Professionally, I am an architect. You could say that I’ve spent my life building spaces where people could grow. I ne…