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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.
How it Works
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When you or someone you love hears the words "you have cancer"...It's one of the darkest moments in your life. At Light The Night, it is our aim to bring light to the darkness of cancer through research and cures.
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.
Talking to family and friends
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You may be asking yourself what to do or how much to reveal. Some people with cancer choose to tell their loved ones only. Others find it helps when other people they have regular contact with also know about their diagnosis. You may find it difficult to do so, but it will allow…
How am I planning to go back to normal and yet stay safe?
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Going back to normal and yet staying safe is impossible, especially for those with CLL for whom getting infections is risky at best.
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Double down on doing good
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Be a partner in our next matching gift campaign. Your gift will make an exponential impact for the blood cancer community.