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Survivor Stories
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Neil
My story began in November 2004 when a rash led to numerous skin conditions and a diagnosis of Sezary Syndrome, a type of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. After four years of various treatments, it was time to seriously consider a transplant.
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Evie Goldfine
At the age of 53, Evie was diagnosed with Stage 4 Lymphoma. Thanks to Gift of Life, she received a successful transplant and was able to witness the marriage of her daughter and the birth of her three grandchildren. Evie is very involved "giving back" as a Special Advisor to Gift of Life and co-founder of Swab-a-Cheek, Save-a-Life.
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Cameron
Cameron, an enthusiastic, caring, and loving child, was diagnosed with leukemia in December 2005. Days that should have been spent playing outside and laughing with other toddlers were spent on the pediatric oncology and hematology floor of the Floating Hospital for Children in Boston, Massachusetts. For months it felt like Cameron and his family were living in a fishbowl. Even though this was the hardest challenge Cameron and his family had to face, their spirit and attitude never changed.
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Scott
I was diagnosed with Myeleofibrosis, a fatal bone marrow disease where the bone marrow becomes extensively scarred, in December of 2007. I learned of my illness when I had an unexpected gall bladder surgery and had uncontrolled bleeding, which resulted in a bone marrow biopsy to determine why I had bled. Though the condition could be controlled by medication, the doctors informed me that I would need a bone marrow or blood stem cell transplant within two years to survive.
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Joe
Before being diagnosed with Myelo Dysplastic Syndrome (MDS), I thought I was invincible. I had the perfect life too. A great marriage, three beautiful kids, house, dog, a great job, I even have great in-laws. I thought nothing could stop me. But cancer did. It changed everything. I was given 6-18 months to live. But I wasn’t going to let cancer take my wonderful life away from me. I had too much to live for.
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Jay Feinberg
When Jay Feinberg was diagnosed with leukemia and told he would need a bone marrow transplant to survive, he had no idea that his personal journey would result in the establishment of a grass roots organization that would later save the lives of hundreds of patients in need. But that's precisely what happened.
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Mel Cohen
Mel Cohen was a beloved and respected resident of Ocean, New Jersey. He was Executive Director of Jewish Family & Children’s Services of Monmouth County--- a non-profit social service agency -- for 30 years. He devoted his life to helping others. Only three months after this retirement, Mel needed a bone marrow transplant to save his life. Thankfully he found a donor in Gift of Life’s registry --- a kindhearted fellow named Matt who at the time was a complete stranger --- and Mel subsequently received the transplant he needed.
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Randi Igoe
Whether you surround yourself with family, friends, or other cancer-survivors, it is very important to have a strong support system in place to help you fight a good fight. Every patient needs someone positive in his or her corner to provide strength and hope.
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Eleonora
My mother was diagnosed with breast cancer in December 2006, and it seems like yesterday that the oncologist was reciting potential side effects for the chemotherapy treatment. When he mentioned "leukemia" my mom and I did a double take. Why would my mother undergo chemotherapy for breast cancer if there was a risk for a secondary cancer that was even worse? The oncologist smirked and said leukemia was a rare side effect and if it happened, it wouldn't be until 20 years later so not to worry about it now.
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Patricia
In the early months of 2010, I began experiencing debilitating fatigue. At my annual ObGyn appointment, I had my labs drawn, and my doctor’s office called to tell me I was anemic and instructed me to start taking iron supplements. I wasn’t surprised by this news. I didn’t eat red meat and I worked out 2 hours a day 5 days a week.
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