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Leanne's personalized image Leanne Denise Hummel
Corona, CA  null
female
Living with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma for 7 years, 7 months
Age: 36

I was diagnosed with Lymphoblastic Lymphoma in December 2003. This is a very fast growing form of Lymphoma. I underwent chemo for 6 months. At that time I had a bone marrow biopsy and the results came back with a diagnosis of acute leukemia. I then started the process of preparing for a bone marrow transplant.

On June 12, 2003 I got my transplant from an unrelated donor and the journey began. I felt so sick and really thought that I would have to die to feel better. Thank God I did not die and I just celebrated my 1-year of survivorship.

I am a 30-year-old mom of 2 and just watched my youngest go to her first day of Kindergarten. They said I might never see it happen. I am thankful every day that I am alive and do not take life for granted, it can be taken away in a heartbeat.
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