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Emma's Inspiring Journey: From Cancer to Social Work

2/28/2026

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  • Emma Operacz, a psychology student, was diagnosed with Stage IV lymphoma in June 2024.
  • She achieved remission by September 2024 after treatment with the experimental medication alectinib.
  • Emma underwent a bone marrow transplant from her sister Sara on November 8, 2024.
  • She graduated from Eastern Michigan University in December 2025.
  • She began a graduate program in social work to help cancer patients.