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What You Need to Know as a Newly Diagnosed Blood Cancer Patient and How to Advocate for Yourself

September 16, 2025

Learn what newly diagnosed blood cancer patients should know, from education and support to advocating for care, based on real patient stories.

Juliet Robertson’s Poetry on Living with AML

June 08, 2025

Juliet Robertson shares how poetry, walking, and reflection help her live meaningfully with AML in her new book Blood Lines.

Diane’s CLL Story - Empowered Through Education and Wellness Methods

February 28, 2024

Learn about how Diane used proactive self-advocacy and wellness strategies to improve her situation after a CLL diagnosis.

Janice’s CLL Treatment Experience with Venclexta + Gazyva

November 09, 2023

CLL patient Janice shared with us her experience being treated with Venclexta + Gazyva. Read her story here.

Mark’s CLL Story - Prepared so Not Scared for Venetoclax Treatment

April 20, 2023

Hi everyone, my name is Mark. I’m 65 years old and am starting treatment with venetoclax and obinutuzumab this month after being in watch and wait for 5...

Beth's CLL Story

April 17, 2023

I learned I had CLL after a checkup, the bloodwork came back and the doctor said my white blood cell count was higher than normal. Further testing showed...

Heightened Gratitude for Life: Debbie Lamb's Story on Living with CLL

November 21, 2022

For Debbie, a CLL diagnosis has helped her fully appreciate the life she is living.

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What You Need to Know as a Newly Diagnosed Blood Cancer Patient and How to Advocate for Yourself

Juliet Robertson’s Poetry on Living with AML

Diane’s CLL Story - Empowered Through Education and Wellness Methods

Janice’s CLL Treatment Experience with Venclexta + Gazyva

Mark’s CLL Story - Prepared so Not Scared for Venetoclax Treatment

Beth's CLL Story

Heightened Gratitude for Life: Debbie Lamb's Story on Living with CLL

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Patient Stories

Recent Articles

What You Need to Know as a Newly Diagnosed Blood Cancer Patient and How to Advocate for Yourself

Juliet Robertson’s Poetry on Living with AML

Diane’s CLL Story - Empowered Through Education and Wellness Methods

Janice’s CLL Treatment Experience with Venclexta + Gazyva

Mark’s CLL Story - Prepared so Not Scared for Venetoclax Treatment

Beth's CLL Story

Heightened Gratitude for Life: Debbie Lamb's Story on Living with CLL

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Statins Shown to Improve Outcomes for People with CLL/SLL Taking Ibrutinib

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