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As a blood cancer survivor, Dan has navigated the isolation that diagnosis and treatment can carry. Today, he works at BCFM to ensure no blood cancer patient, or family, walks alone.
Kristin’s story is one of heart, faith, and courage. Her combined case of ALCAPA and leukemia is unique, and against all odds, her perseverance has helped her keep stepping forward.
As a teen, Brittany witnessed what wraparound support meant for her young cousin who was diagnosed with leukemia. That experience moved her to pursue the career she has today.
When Aaron’s doctor told him he had three weeks to live, Aaron had no words. However, he refused to accept defeat. Aaron decided to do everything he could to keep his world turning.
Throughout treatment for non-Hodgkin lymphoma, Mendez tried to stay positive. One of the best ways to accomplish that was through frequent contact with his BCFM Patient Support Specialist.
Micah reflects on the importance of having outside support while facing blood cancer. "You've got to surround yourself with people who are rooting for you and on your team.”
Most patients don't fight blood cancer alone. Partners and family members often become caregivers, navigating the journey alongside patients. That’s the story of Paris and Alison.
BCFM patient Hedija reflects on the "unwavering support" she received from her BCFM Patient Support Specialist as she navigated life with leukemia.
When Amy was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma, she not only thought of what her future carried but also how it would impact her three young children — and how she'd guide them.
Kenyetta was rocking her dream job, but something didn’t feel right. When the diagnosis came, this single mom’s first thought was, “Who’s going to take care of my daughter?”
Eddy’s family found The Blood Cancer Foundation of Michigan through a stranger, also the parent of a blood cancer patient, at Sam’s Club.
Molly thought she’d be on a beach in Hawaii. Instead, she and her husband received a double whammy: They both have blood cancer. Read how they’ve found support through BCFM.