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Jesse
My name is Jesse Jordan. I'm a 37-year cancer survivor. I was diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) when I was 17 months old. Cancer has bee…
Sexual Health and Intimacy
These webpages cover a range of sensitive topics related to intercourse, sexual health, intimacy and cancer. Although not always discussed, sexual hea…
Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) treatment
Treatment for CML differs depending on the phase of the CML.
Blood Cancer
Managing Insurance and Expenses During Illness
It's important to resolve financial issues before they become a source of increased stress or limit your access to needed treatments, prescription med…
Jim
Stay focused, stay positive, live as life as normally as you did before diagnosis, and do your best. I was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic l…
Volunteer
It all began in 2010 after my friend Cara and I ran the LA Marathon. We had already trained on our own for the 26.2 miles race. I thought, “Why not ju…
Jaime
My name is Jaime Fernandez and I am a Clinical Social Worker with UCI Health. I have the pleasure and honor of working with individuals diagnosed with…
Food and nutrition for children and teens
Nutrition basics Food gives your child’s body the fuel it needs for healthy body function, growth and development, and the energy to go about daily li…
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FDA Approves New Treatment for Children and Young Adults with Chronic Graft versus Host Disease
This week marked another milestone for the treatment of graft versus host disease in children. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved ib…
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Avery
I am writing as a parent of a cancer survivor. My daughter, Avery Smith, who is now 8 years old, was diagnosed at 3½ years old with leukemia. In 2016,…
Tina
As a lymphoma survivor, I want to take a moment to share my personal journey, as well as tell you all how The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) was …
Parenting
Most parents struggle to fit everything into their family’s schedule, even without the demands of cancer and cancer treatment. It’s important to accep…
Communicating with your specialist or care team as a young adult
Communication with your specialist and the team coordinating your care is very important. Share with your doctor how much you want to know about your …
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Communicating with your blood cancer specialist or care team
How to advocate for your careLearn about your diagnosis and treatment optionsConsider clinical trialsDon’t be afraid to seek a second opinionUnderstan…
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Adam
I am very blessed to be surrounded by supportive family and friends and of having persistent pressure to not ignore my health. Thank you! Soon after I…
Sexual health and intimacy
Although not always discussed, sexual health and intimacy are an important part of your well-being, even after a cancer diagnosis. Please note: If you…
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School
This page includes information about: Education Needs While Your Child Is Out of School Returning to School The Trish Greene Back to School…
Ashley
It started in September of 2020, the start of this new journey in life called acute myeloid leukemia (AML). September 13th was the day that something …
How to Enforce Your Legal Rights
If you suspect that you are being treated differently at work because of your cancer history, consider an informal solution before leaping into a laws…
Understanding blood cancers and treatment options
Leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, myelodysplastic syndromes (MDSs) and myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) are types of cancer that can affect the bone mar…
Communicating as a Caregiver
Communicating With the PatientYou and your loved one will need to be open and honest with each other from the start. Remember that you are both on the…
Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) in children and teens
Fatigue is very common in patients with blood cancers. Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) is characterized by excessive and persistent exhaustion that inter…
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Sally
In January 2021, my new life journey was about to begin. After doctor visits, bloodwork, testing, and finally complete shock, the diagnosis of cancer …
Nicolas
My name is Nicolas Hambalek and I am 14 years old. Before my diagnosis I was a completely healthy child, in fact I was rarely ever sick. I played base…
Kiana
In July 2013, 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…