I never expected to have my whole adult life colored by cancer. In the fall of my freshman year of college, I was diagnosed with chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML). I was freshly 18 and didn’t have much of a vision for my future, but what vision I had definitely didn’t include chronic leukemia.
I was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) about a month and a half ago at the age of 26. This was my first year out of nursing school; I had just landed my dream job, and I was in the midst of planning my wedding. This was supposed to be “my year” to enjoy my 20s finally.
I was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) in October 2024 and began chemotherapy (my last is April 25). My best friend and I were supposed to run a half marathon together in March 2025, but due to my health, I had to skip it. She wound up fundraising through The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Team In Training (TNT) on my behalf and ran the NYC half marathon.
I am 28 years old and a mother of two. Last year on December 19, 2024, I was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), an aggressive blood cancer. My world was turned upside down as I had no idea what I would be dealing with or if I was going to make it. Cancer is something no one ever wants to hear.
I am a Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) cancer survivor. I was diagnosed with cancer during my college years and took a semester off to begin chemotherapy and treatment. This was an incredibly scary and challenging time in my life.
I am an acute myeloid leukemia (AML) survivor. I am now 10 months post-transplant and feeling stronger every day.
I was born and raised in the Bay Area to South African Indian parents. I hold degrees from UC Berkeley and USC. I have built my career around advocating for equity in tech and marketing services that uplift underrepresented communities.
When I was 10, 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 especially painful, but they were constant and quickly became a daily experience.
On October 29, 2023, I was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) at the age of 24. Before cancer, I moved through life without a care in the world, living each day like tomorrow was guaranteed. That all changed in an instant.
My name is Janie, and I was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) almost one year ago at 37 years old. I am married with two children and am so happy to be alive today. My story is unique, as is everyone’s; however, mine is special because my sister ended up being my 10/10 identical match, and she saved my life via transplant.
When you hear the words, “Your child has cancer,” your whole world stops, without permission, as you and your child are thrust onto the rollercoaster ride of pediatric cancer, desperate to get off with your sanity and your child’s life intact.