In 2009, Desimond was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). Remission took place quickly, but he had to take daily "maintenance chemotherapy". He’s been battling CML for 9 years now, and ...
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Patients Stories
Anantha
Please help my Tata.
Anantha is a father of two children, husband, and grandfather to a grandson he loves more than anything. On May 17, 2018, Anantha was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia ...
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Roshlind
Roshlind is a 16 year old girl from Calgary, AB, Canada, who was recently diagnosed with 2 very rare diseases called aplastic anemia and Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH), which only affects 1 ...
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Layla
When she was 2 years old, Layla was diagnosed with medulloblastoma, the most common type of childhood brain tumor. Her surgeon was able to successfully remove all of the tumor cells, and Layla ...
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Darryl
Darryl, a 29 year veteran fire fighter, is used to difficult situations, but there was no way he could have prepared for this.
Every three minutes someone is diagnosed with a blood cancer. On March ...
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Tavin
On March 17, 2016 tragedy struck the Hashimoto family when then 7 year old Tavin was diagnosed with AML (Acute Myeloid Leukemia). Their energetic, fun-loving, amazing child was about to face a battle ...
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Kalea
Kalea is 6 years-old and is diagnosed with an extremely rare form of leukemia called mixed phenotype leukemia. She is a beautiful and vibrant little girl who is fighting for her life.
Her parents ...
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Rohini
I am a mom, a wife, and a friend. Teaching has been my passion. I was a professor of Physics for 28 years in India.
Shortly after my move to the US and my retirement, I was diagnosed ...
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Rushi
My name is Rushi and I am 6 years old. I’m suffering from Beta Thalassemia Major a blood disorder that can only be cured by a bone marrow transplant. I’ve gone through blood transfusions every month ...
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Matt
Matt was recently diagnosed with a rare blood disease called Aplastic Anemia and is in urgent need of a life saving marrow donors. As a Police Officer, Matt engages with the community every day to ...
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Meryl
Meryl is a talented 12 year old, who loves to sing and dance. She loves telling jokes and has a wonderful smile. One of her favorite foods is sushi, and her favorite color is purple. She loves ...
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Aleki
I've been a wheelchair athlete since I was 10 years old. It is who I am and my passion. I've mostly played basketball and softball. I've always been the big guy on the team,(weighing in at 300 lbs.), ...
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