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Tricia Hernandez: So grateful for all The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and its partner organizations do to help AYAs today

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Apr 7, 2025, 03:17

Tricia Hernandez: So grateful for all The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and its partner organizations do to help AYAs today

Tricia Hernandez, Director of Community Engagement at The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, shared a post by The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society on LinkedIn, adding:

“So grateful to Jackie for sharing her experience. When I was diagnosed with lymphoma at the age of 32, the wealth of resources and support to address the disruption to my newly forming career, the stress on my wife/caregiver and managing changes to my own physical and mental health that I never expected to face at that age did not exist. I am so grateful for all The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and its partner organizations do to help AYAs today.”

Quoting The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society‘s post:

” ‘After a year of misdiagnoses, I was diagnosed with stage 3 Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) on Valentine’s Day when I was 22 years old. I had to take medical leave from my senior year of college to move home with my parents to undergo treatment. After seven months of chemo, I was in remission and have been since.

In 17 years of remission, I have run three marathons and two ultramarathons, hiked some of the world’s tallest mountains, mountain biked in Nepal, completed undergrad and grad school and worked for over a decade before starting my own social justice consulting firm earlier this year. I have traveled the world and lived fully. I am extremely grateful to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) for their role in my treatment and recovery.’

Jackie, your dedication and love for life shines through in everything you do. Adolescents and Young Adults (AYAs) like Jackie face unique challenges that can raise many questions and concerns. These issues range from emotional struggles like isolation to practical matters such as nutrition, financial difficulties, and future worries regarding fertility and careers.

We’re here to help support AYA patients and survivors through these challenges. We offer comprehensive, free, personalized support and educational resources tailored to their needs, regardless of age or stage in their blood cancer experience. While National Young Adult Cancer Awareness Week is just one week on the calendar, we provide year-round support for the specific challenges that teens and young adults with blood cancer encounter.

From day one until one day, we’re here for you. Learn more.”

The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society