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DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION

Diagnosis:

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)

Treated at:

Children's Hospital Madera, Central California

Current Status:

In maintenance

Age at Diagnosis:

10

Valerie R.

Location: Modesto, CA, US Age: 15

My personality is smart, bright, positive, curious, brave and very likable. I don't like to give up easily. I do my best in everything I do. My family, friends, and teachers love to have me around. I don't give anyone a hard time. I'm usually very perky and happy. I'm a little kid at heart in a big kids body. My family, teachers, and friends are always amazed with the positivity I have. When they ask me how do I stay so positive all the time, I tell them this: " I don't think there's really any point in being sad or mad when you have cancer because your just going to make the 'journey' worse, plus I have a lot of faith in Jesus, and that helps a lot."

My likes and hobbies are going to church, being part of the dance/worship group at church, the color pink, Hello Kitty, colori...

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