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Kendric
In June , I was diagnosed with stage IV Hodgkins lymphoma, but let's backtrack for a minute. In September , I notice that I would (sometimes) experien…
Sarah
My husband Patrick had a chest cold for about two months. I finally convinced him to go to the urgent care and they did an . Soon they found that he h…
Cord Blood Registry
To advance the clinical application of newborn stem cells by partnering with leading research institutions to establish clinical trials, exclusive to…
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Andrew
In , I was living in New York City and noticed a lump under my left armpit when I was in the shower. Nobody likes to go to the doctor to talk about st…
Ethan
Ethan was a typical - boy before his diagnosis of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Being a typical boy, he would have occasional bruises on his ar…
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…
NCI-Genetic Epidemiology Branch - Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia (WM)
To obtain clinical information about Waldenstrom’s Macroglobulinemia. The National Cancer Institute (NCI) of the National Institutes of Health (…
Katie
When I was eight years old, I was diagnosed with the blood cancer, lymphoma. I underwent two years of chemotherapy, and during that chemotherapy had a…
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Georgia
On August , , after months of complaining about severe knee pain, I was diagnosed with mixed phenotype acute leukemia (MPAL). I was at the time of my…
Diana
It’s only cancer. As blasé as that may sound, I work for the Alzheimer’s Association as Walk Manager of the Cincinnati Walk to End Alzheimer's. Alzh…
Options for Females
Females can take certain steps and precautions to preserve fertility before, during and after treatment. Options to Preserve Fertility Before Tr…
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…
Lidia
I am still in treatment for leukemia, a diagnosis my mom was devastated to hear when I was just four years old.My dream is to meet Roman Reigns and te…
Locks of Love
To return a sense of self confidence and normalcy to children and young adults up to age suffering from hair loss by utilizing donated ponytails to p…
Madison
In October , at the age of , I was diagnosed with primary mediastinal large lymphoma. After a few weeks of chest pains, finding a lump on my chest w…
Natalia
Natalia was always a healthy little girl. She was diagnosed with stage Burkitt lymphoma (BL) at the age of on February , . Prior to her diagnosis, w…
Bethany
I was , married for two years, and my husband and I had just celebrated our anniversary at my business, Gigi’s Cupcakes. But on March , , that all ch…
Courtney
On March , , I heard the words no parent ever wants to hear: “Your son has cancer!” He was turning months old in two days.Maverick was not his normal…
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Emad
After six weeks of experiencing excruciating pain, I was diagnosed with enlarged stage gastric lymphoma in July . My oncologist in Tarzana, CA, was …
Childrens Organ Transplant Association (COTA)
COTA strives to make the transplant journey less stressful for patients and their families. Offers guidance to families who undertake fundraisin…
Icing Smiles
To bring joy to families impacted by critical illness by delivering dream cakes at no charge to kids impacted by critical illness. And to their siblin…
Oakley
Oakley was a typical - going to gymnastics and play dates with her friends until a week after her third birthday when she began to decline very quick…
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Madeline
My daughter is Madeline Conley. On January , , three days after her 15th birthday, she was diagnosed with leukemia (AML/MDS). She was a high school c…
International Association for Hospice & Palliative Care (IAHPC)
To collaborate and work to improve the quality of life of patients with advanced conditions and their families, by advancing hospice and palliative c…
Suggested Reading - Braving Chemo
In Braving Chemo, physician and cancer survivor Beverly A. Zavaleta MD combines her medical expertise with a survivor’s insight to provide practical …