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Leukemia survior making a documentary



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marmar
Posts: 2
Joined: Apr 2002
April 10, 2002 - 12:27am

Hey Everyone, I am a 20 year old survivor of Leukemia. I am a media studies and sociology major at the Claremont Colleges in Califonia. I am currently working on a documentary about the experience of cancer. I would love to hear peoples stories to include in my film. I am also open to talking to anyone, off the record. Hope to hear from you, and thank you.

imstillhere
Posts: 1
Joined: Apr 2002
April 18, 2002 - 2:09pm

Hello, I am a 36 year old survivor of Leukemia (26 years in remission). When diagnosed at 9, cancer was a whispered word and the odds of surviving it were pretty slim. BUT, I had a great support group of my family, an amazing doctor, and a frame of mind that I wasn't going to let this conquer me. That mindset has shaped my world (for better and for worse) and I think that I wouldn't be the person that I am today without having to experience this disease. If you'd like to talk, I'd love to hear from you!

sunkist
Posts: 5
Joined: Apr 2002
April 22, 2002 - 9:44pm

I have already been in a documentary about cancer an dleukemia and I'd love to be inyours if you need any more volunteers. My storie is basically on my website if youwant to read it. There are some details that I left off, email me if you you'd like my help. Oh, I alo live in California....about 1 1/2 hours north of Santa Barbara.

Loras
Posts: 1
Joined: Mar 2003
March 1, 2003 - 10:04am

Hi, I'm a 26 year survior of ALL Leukemia. I would be glad to help you out if possible. I live in Virginia. Contact me at Malaysia1996@aol.com if you would like

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JaWnM
Posts: 7
Joined: May 2003
May 3, 2003 - 12:03am

Im a 27 year old Leukimia (ALL) survivor from San Diego, CA. 17 years in remission. I went through 4 years of Chemo and right in the middle of my treatment my Doc had medical burnout and left back to her native country. Lovely huh! Fortunately for me and a few other Childrens Hospital here in SD took over our care and got me to where I am today. Nice and Healthy. Let me know if you would like some input or anything.
John

payoola
Posts: 2
Joined: May 2004
May 17, 2004 - 11:17pm

Hey marmar - I'm a 14 year survivor, was diagnosed at 17yrs and am now 32. I was treated in the adult system; makes getting follow up a bit of a problem where I am. I'm excited to hear that a doc is being made by a survivor - right now I'm working slowly on a Master's degree, and fighting the bloody system. Also working slowly on learning disabilities within a new and innovative way that is helping with my 'chemo brain'. The doctors around here still try to tell me it doesn't exist (whatever ...). I'd love to share my tale of endurance and success ... best to you in your endeavour!