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Jastinne Ramos
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I was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma on August 26, 2016. It was just shy of two months after undergrad convocation. It was definitely not how I was expecting to start my “adult” life.
Adam Keller
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After weeks of nervous waiting, I was diagnosed with stage two Hodgkin's Lymphoma on July 21st, my 22nd birthday and would have to undergo four months of chemo.
Sonali Patel
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I got diagnosed with AML in 2009. Being in that environment for three years of her life, and then suddenly without any safety next, thrown back to the “reality” I had to go back to high school in the crucial years, grade 11.
Olivia Mikkelsen
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On March 6th, 2007, I was 2 years old when I discovered that I was diagnosed with ALL (Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia) which is a disease that turns your white blood cells to an abnormality.
Shannon Marsh
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Our world turned upside down on October 6th, 2017. My little girl was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. We had taken Paige to the doctor because she had several bruises on her legs that did not seem to heal.
Ava O’Toole
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My name is Ava O’Toole. I am 22 years old. I am an Economics student at Wilfrid Laurier University. I battled and survived Stage IV Hodgkin Lymphoma in 2019.
Asking for a second opinion
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Asking for a second opinion for your blood cancer diagnosis. In the event that you have any doubts about your diagnosis or treatment plan, you may want to get a second medical opinion before beginning or continuing treatment.
Preparing for appointments
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Preparing for medical appointments with your doctor and your healthcare team.
Speaking with your employer
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Speaking with your employer about your cancer diagnosis. Communicating with your work, boss and employees about cancer.
Telling your children
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Tips for talking to children about blood cancer diagnosis. Telling your children and grandchildren about blood cancer and treatment options.