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Lauren
To be healed by the miracles of modern medicine and prayer was the most profound experience of my life. It is difficult to articulate the gratitude my…
Gerardo (Jerry)
I came into this world with a ,-mile warranty. During all my life, maybe I had a cold once in a while, some minor stuff, a bit of bursitis, but nothin…
Katie
I want to share my blood cancer journey. It all started back in October when I was at Gonzaga University. I started to experience the symptoms that I…
Lenny
I am nominating an extraordinary person, that I have never met in person before. This person truly changed my life in many ways. He has performed m…
Jesse
My name is Jesse Jordan. I'm a -year cancer survivor. I was diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) when I was months old. Cancer has been on…
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 after my friend Cara and I ran the LA Marathon. We had already trained on our own for the . miles race. I thought, “Why not just keep…
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…
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Avery
I am writing as a parent of a cancer survivor. My daughter, Avery Smith, who is now years old, was diagnosed at ½ years old with leukemia. In , our t…
Lana
I never expected to be sharing my cancer story. At years old, just days before my 19th birthday, I was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). …
Tina
As a lymphoma survivor, I want to take a moment to share my personal journey, as well as tell you all how Blood Cancer United was with me every step o…
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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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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Ashley
It started in September of , the start of this new journey in life called acute myeloid leukemia (AML). September 13th was the day that something need…
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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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 , even after a cancer diagnosis. Please note: If you have expe…
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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…
Lisa
I’m writing this for anyone facing a cancer that doesn’t have a finish line — to share what it means to stop measuring life against who you used to be…
Sally
In January , my new life journey was about to begin. After doctor visits, bloodwork, testing, and finally complete shock, the diagnosis of cancer was …
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…
David
On April 15th, , I was diagnosed with lymphoma at years old. In my naivety, I thought my disease would resolve itself one way or the other in a timel…
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…
Larry
Larry Loose, a great big bear of a man with a penchant for classic cars, off road racing, dirt bikes and living large. This man, my husband of twenty …
Jennifer
I remember diagnosis clearly. I was sitting in the UCSF doctor’s office of a man I had not met before a physician I was referred to. I had first gone …