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Liesel
In July of 2018 my life was flipped upside down when I was diagnosed with stage 3 Hodgkin’s lymphoma. The disease was further complicated by a tumor in my chest which led to a blood clot in my neck that later traveled to my lung.
I went through 6 months of chemotherapy, and can happily say I’m in remission!
Christian
This is my son Christian Bienek, When he was 9 years old, he was diagnosed with T-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma.
After 2 1/2 years of chemo, Christian went into remission on January 6, 2013. He is now 13 and doing well. He is my hero and my heart. He is a fighter and a survivor.
Zoraa
Being a cancer survivor was never on my bucket list.
Diana
My introduction to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) began in the early 2000s. I joined a Light The Night Team to support research and programs for cancer patients. I then discovered Team In Training and ran my first marathon and my second as a Team Mentor. At the time, I knew cancer was a terrible disease, but it wasn’t until 2012 that cancer became more personal. In May 2012, my cousin Richard, who was like an older brother to me, passed away from pancreatic cancer. Just two years later, my mother was diagnosed with breast cancer.
James
I have leukemia/lymphoma and have been fighting this illness for seven years. I became ill in 2011 but made somewhat of a recovery until 2015 when I got really sick (upper respiratory issues) that took the medical system in Las Vegas more than a year to diagnose as leukemia. By the time I was hospitalized the first time, my white cell count was over 38,000. It took three hospitalizations before my illness was diagnosed. By the time I was diagnosed with lymphoma, my lungs had severe, unrecoverable damage, leaving me on oxygen most of the time, even during sleep.
Dana
I was diagnosed with stage 4 non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) in January 2018. I was lucky enough to get into City of Hope which is about 25 minutes from my house. I received all my treatment there. The first treatment was R-CHOP chemotherapy which required me to be in the hospital three to five days every three weeks for six months. I relapsed after six months and did an autologous bone marrow transplant in March of 2019. After about eight months, I relapsed again and prepared for an unrelated donor transplant.
Shelley
Twenty years ago I was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). My husband, Remi and I were married and just moved to Virginia, where Remi was stationed in the Navy. In the short six weeks we lived there, I never felt 100% and I was at the doctor four times in six weeks. At my last appointment, I requested that they draw my blood. They told me I had mono, my counts were so low, they took me by ambulance to the nearest hospital.
Thomas/TJ
This picture is of my brother and my son. Both fought valiantly from acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and Hodgkin's lymphoma respectively.
It started in 2009 when my son, Thomas came home from his freshman year in college. He was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma and was treated right away. He went through the regular protocol which lead to the next level and then trial drugs, radiation, and autonomous stem cell transplant.
Jason
I’m a father of 4, a first responder, and a military reservist. I was diagnosed with stage 4 diffuse B cell lymphoma. After losing my cousin to leukemia and 2 months later receiving my diagnosis, my whole world was turned upside down.
Mya
It was the end of my senior year in high school, and I was thrilled to be admitted into NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts to achieve my double bachelor's. I worked hard. Despite the many restrictions of the pandemic, I volunteered, performed virtually, and worked two jobs all in preparation for a bigger life.
Carlos
In 2019, I was diagnosed with stage 4 mantle cell lymphoma (MCL), a life-altering moment that set me on a challenging path. I endured rigorous chemotherapy treatments, followed by a life-saving transplant in 2020. Afterward, I underwent 18 additional rounds of maintenance therapy. Today, I am proud to say I've been in remission for nearly five years.
Ella
Meet Ella. Lymphoma Survivor. All Star Cheerleader. Ella's first symptoms, at age 2 1/2, had all the indications of child abuse, until doctors discovered a large tumor just in time to save her life. From that accidental diagnosis Ella has grown into a healthy, funny, all star cheerleading, incredible 12-year-old.
Michael
My son Michael Angelo Gianchiglia passed away from non-Hodgkin lymphoma July 21, 2011.
Angelo was 26 years old. He fought the fight through chemo, radiation and finally a clinical trial.
He fought for two years. Our family considers Michael as a winner and a hero!!!
Forever loved. Forever in our hearts.
Kamisa
August 9, 2019, what should’ve been the happiest day of my life turned out to be the worst. I gave birth to my beautiful son, only to find out I had stage 2 non-Hodgkin follicular lymphoma. Being a new mom I totally freaked out. But after six months of treatment and lots of prayer, I’m in remission.
Gabe
Just after I turned 12 years old, I was diagnosed with blood cancer. LLS supported me and my family as I endured chemotherapy treatment to be cancer free and beat Burkitts lymphoma. Now 16, I am inspired everyday to work hard in school to achieve my goal of becoming an oncologist to help kids, like me, beat blood cancer. Thank you LLS!
Judith
I was diagnosed with NHL on October 28, 2019. A day that I will never forget. Several months prior, around April, I was experiencing bronchitis/cold symptoms. I was prescribed an inhaler and prednisone as it appeared to be bronchitis. The condition returned in August and I was prescribed prednisone again. In October, my breathing became very labored and it was the scariest time of my life. What was happening to me? My family and friends were very concerned about how heavy my breathing was coming through in person and over the telephone.
Claudia
I was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) at the age of 30 after experiencing severe symptoms (cough, shortness of breath). I’m currently under treatment in Italy, my home country, and only have one round of chemo left. This journey has been difficult but has also taught me so much about myself, my strength, and the courage I didn’t think I had.
Kristen
I’d like to share my daughter’s story. Her name is Kristen, and she is 10 years in remission now after being treated for Hodgkin lymphoma (HL). December 2024 will be 11 years. We have been attending Light The Night (LTN) for the last eight years and bring friends and family each time. It is a great event that offers support for all patients and family members.
NHL Staging
Once your doctor confirms an NHL diagnosis, he or she will determine the extent of your disease's progression by staging. Staging helps your doctor predict the disease's progression and develop a treatment plan.
Staging TestsImaging Tests
Your doctor conducts one or more imaging tests along with a physical exam, to evaluate:
Kendric
In June 2020, I was diagnosed with stage IV Hodgkins lymphoma, but let's backtrack for a minute. In September 2019, I notice that I would (sometimes) experience lower back pain around the lumbar area, but it would only be sometimes. At that point, it may only have happened one to four times a month.