Steve
Steve
acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)"This is just for now; I will get past this."
Emily
Emily
B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL)I was diagnosed with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL) when I was 28 weeks pregnant. I came into the ER with a high fever from the flu, and one routine CBC test later, had me rushed for more tests and a bone marrow biopsy to confirm leukemia.
Brielle
Brielle
acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)Brielle, a beloved daughter, sister, and aunt, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) on June 8, 2022, at just 22 years old. Given her age and history of ideal health, the news was more than shocking.
Adelaide
Adelaide
acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)I was first diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in September 2014 when I was six years old. I relapsed three additional times between 2014 and 2021. I had a bone marrow transplant in 2020 during COVID-19 and relapsed again six months after the transplant. In July 2021, I received huCART-meso cells at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP).
Jack
Jack
acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)On October 19, 2018, after complaining about excruciating pain in his back, we took our 16-year-old son Jack to see the pediatrician. The doctor checked him out and told us to immediately get him to the Children's Hospital of Colorado and go to the 7th floor to see Dr. Maloney.
Vera
Vera
B-cell lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL)Vera was diagnosed on July 23, 2022. Her symptoms started as typical flu-like, lethargic, loss of appetite, and a fever. After three days of a fever and no one in the house showing symptoms, we took her to the pediatrician and were told she likely had a virus and to return in a week or so if symptoms didn’t subside.
Lana
Lana
acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)Lana's journey with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) began in 1991 when she was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Overcoming numerous physical and cognitive challenges associated with her illness, Lana emerged as a dedicated advocate for cancer awareness and support.
Kelly
Kelly
T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL)In 2001, I was diagnosed with T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL) at age three and survived thanks to three and a half years of intense treatment at the City of Hope Los Angeles. I am now 25 years old, a college graduate, and working for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), hoping to give back to those who helped save my life.
Peter
Peter
B-cell lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL)My story starts a year and a half before diagnosis when a serious body surfing accident led to blood tests showing significantly low red and platelet counts.
Anasia
Anasia
T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL) - in memoryI was diagnosed at 26 years old with T-cell lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL) in June 2022. I was still a newlywed having married my best friend in 2021 and was a mom of two boys (ages three and one).