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The Voices of Survivorship > Leukemia
Hannah Chong, 21, of Oregon, was diagnosed with T-Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia at the age of 16. Her doctor has praised Hannah’s character by writing: “Hannah Chong is a special young lady who has remarkable will power...she was respected by other children for her courage, wisdom, compassion, humor, and insightfulness. Hannah has taken her experience with cancer and used it as an opportunity to make the world a better place.” Read Hannah's story... Sean Powers, 18, of Alexandria, Virginia, was diagnosed with T-Cell ALL when he was 4 years old and continued treatment for 2 years. A teacher of Sean’s has said of him: “Sean’s experience and determination in winning his fight against leukemia has been transferred to his academic life. He has said ‘I learned that nothing is too great a challenge if you learn to never give up.’ Sean never gives up!” Read Sean's story...
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Jason Schwartz, 21, of Denham Springs, Louisiana, was diagnosed with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia at the age of 13. His doctor has said of Jason “he is a natural leader...and is a cancer survivor that won’t be stopped!” Read Jason's story... |
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Starr Schuster is 20 and from Almond Wisconsin. She was diagnosed with acute lymphoma leukemia syndrome in 1993. She works part time and is described by her employer as "an outstanding young person." Starr was inspired by Norman Cousins who belives that laughter is the best medicine. Read Starr's story...
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Sheneka Starnes learned of her Leukemia diagnosis in August 1999, after waking from a month of unconsciousness to find herself in a hospital. Currently a senior at the University of Louisville, she works two part time jobs in order to pay her expenses. Sheneka lives in an apartment with her eight year old daughter, and strives every day to fulfill her personal pledge to succeed in all of her endeavors and create a better life for her daughter.
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Toni Morgan was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in April 2003. Attending college away from home, she traveled to all of her appointments alone, including a lengthy drive each month to see a specialist. Toni’s health and emotional well-being deteriorated, and she returned home to recover. On her arrival, she cared for her sister, who suffers from MS, and began working at a daycare facility. Toni found within herself a sense of empathy and determination she didn’t realize she possessed before her diagnosis, and she continually strives to instill all she’s gained in others.
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Brandon Benjamin, a two time cancer survivor, once dreamed of becoming a commercial pilot. Though shingles ate away at his right cornea and closed the door on this aspiration, Brandon found renewed vigor in pursuing different activities including band and swimming. He also discovered a passion within himself for public speaking, and has educated and raised money to support Leukemia research. Brandon views his experiences with cancer as the foundation for his amazing strength, willpower, and compassion.
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Pamela Bedillion, a Leukemia survivor, grew up in a farming community surrounded by her eight brothers and sisters. She noticed how much her family pulled together after learning of her diagnosis, and became highly attuned to every act of kindness shown to her in her treatment. Pamela changed the way her peers view cancer with her courage and perseverance, and discovered an inner passion for supporting others in the same loving manner her family, friends, and hospital staff cared for her.
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