Tag Archives: chronic lymphocytic leukemia

A Little Scott Tinley Perspective

By Steve | Published: May 23, 2012
I was feeling particularly introspective, or insightful, or …. Something yesterday. Often times when those triggers start, I need to connect with a few key “go to” friends to help me affirm, refute, or process whatever is going on in my head. So yesterday I reached out to Scott Tinley. Below is my email and [...]
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SIX

By Steve | Published: February 24, 2012
6 years ago today, a doctor that I had known for all of one week gave me an opportunity. He punched my golden ticket. While I didn’t quite see it that way on the afternoon of February 24th, 2006, I was given an opportunity to help, to serve, to guide, to mentor, to coach, to [...]
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‘Amazing’ Therapy Wipes Out Leukemia in Penn Study

By Steve | Published: August 11, 2011
Merry Christmas to all of those diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia, such as myself. As I have spoken about many times before, I always considered myself very lucky because I responded so well to my chemotherapy treatments and hit remission quickly. That saved me from needing the next step of a stem cell or bone [...]
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More Emails

By Steve | Published: March 8, 2011
I would love to share with you someday some of the emails I get from complete strangers who “find” me and have learned of my story. Even though they look to me to provide them some sense of calm or reassurance, the reality is that I get more from the fact that they reached out [...]
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Happy Anniversary

By Steve | Published: February 24, 2011
Well here we are again. Today is February 24th  and on this date in 2006, I received my official diagnosis of chronic lymphocytic leukemia. The week between February 17th and February 24th of 2006 was the week from hell; riddled with anxiety, anticipation, and fear of the unknown. During that week I was poked, prodded, [...]
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Connections

By Steve | Published: November 22, 2010
I wanted to share the story of an important connection that I made this past week. I received the below email from a woman whose father was just recently diagnosed with the same form of leukemia that I was diagnosed with. Needless to say, I was very touched by her email. So much so, that I made arrangements to meet the woman, as well as her mom, right after the 8K race that was run this weekend as part of the Philadelphia Marathon & Half Marathon. We met briefly after the race and established a great connection which I hope will continue to grow.
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Happy Anniversary

By Steve | Published: February 24, 2010
So, today is the day. I was diagnosed with leukemia on this day ….February 24th, 2006. While this anniversary isn’t exactly a cause to celebrate, it is a day of reflection, and a day to show appreciation of many people… and things. I’ll save the real celebration for May 24th (2006) which marks my anniversary date of reaching remission.
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Check 1-2-3

By Steve | Published: October 1, 2009
Just a quick note to let everyone know that yesterday I had my semi annual check in with my oncologoist. Although this is typically a quick in-and-out appointment, it is one that causes a little bit of anxiety for me.
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Words You Long to Hear

By Steve | Published: July 10, 2009
Just wanted to share one small blurb of an email that I received not too long ago from a friend who was recently diagnosed. These are words that every patient lives to be able to say.
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My Cause and Thank You

By Steve | Published: June 17, 2009
Last night I was honored by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society as their Team in Training "Volunteer of the Year". I have to say that the concept of receiving this award completely took my breath away. For many years I have been a big advocate of tying athletics with charitable causes. I have done events like the American Cancer Society’s and the MS rides for years. They started out simply as fun and cool ways to do events.
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