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Fairfield professor publishes book detailing experiences with leukemia
Posted: Updated:A Fairfield University journalism professor is telling his own story in a new book that looks into his experience as a teenage cancer survivor.
Professor Matt Tullis talks about his life with leukemia, which he was diagnosed with at 15, and his journey into adulthood afterward in the memoir "Running with Ghosts."
Tullis details the two years and three months that he went through chemotherapy and how it changed who he was, leaving him feeling lost.
He says that he hopes the book helps parents understand that their children will be different while battling against cancer and treatment, and that they should embrace that.
Running has been a cornerstone of Tullis' recovery, and this past weekend he participated in the Akron Marathon, a race near the hospital where he was once a patient.
Tullis participated in the race surrounded by memories from his battle, including his sneakers bearing the words "ghost runner," and in the final yards of the marathon, the area children's hospital is visible.
"Running with Ghosts" is available on Amazon, and Tullis hopes to have it sold in local stores soon.
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Forecast: Mix of sun and clouds, temperatures in the high-40s
Forecast: Mix of sun and clouds, temperatures in the high-40s
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Here's the latest News 12 weather update.
Fall Foliage: Where to see it around the tri-state
Fall Foliage: Where to see it around the tri-state
Foliage season begins in late September and extends through early November. Peak color is estimated to be between Oct. 5 and Nov. 8.
Foliage season begins in late September and extends through early November. Peak color is estimated to be between Oct. 5 and Nov. 8.
Foliage season begins in late September and extends through early November. Peak color is estimated to be between Oct. 5 and Nov. 8.
Gov. Malloy, Stamford mayor honor National Federation for the Blind
Gov. Malloy, Stamford mayor honor National Federation for the Blind
Stamford officials joined together Sunday to honor a nonprofit organization that supports the blind.
Stamford officials joined together Sunday to honor a nonprofit organization that supports the blind.
Stamford officials joined together Sunday to honor a nonprofit organization that supports the blind.
Stamford Health hosts free event to teach people how to stay healthy
Stamford Health hosts free event to teach people how to stay healthy
The seventh annual Health, Wellness and Sports Expo kicked off Saturday at Chelsea Piers.
The seventh annual Health, Wellness and Sports Expo kicked off Saturday at Chelsea Piers.
The seventh annual Health, Wellness and Sports Expo kicked off Saturday at Chelsea Piers.
Autopsy on baby boy found in Stamford garbage facility ‘inconclusive’
Autopsy on baby boy found in Stamford garbage facility ‘inconclusive’
The cause of a baby's death in Stamford remains a mystery after inconclusive autopsy results.
The cause of a baby's death in Stamford remains a mystery after inconclusive autopsy results.
The cause of a baby's death in Stamford remains a mystery after inconclusive autopsy results.
Officials: Plane makes emergency landing at Stratford airport
Officials: Plane makes emergency landing at Stratford airport
A privately-owned airplane was forced to make an emergency landing Saturday afternoon at Sikorsky Memorial Airport.
A privately-owned airplane was forced to make an emergency landing Saturday afternoon at Sikorsky Memorial Airport.
A privately-owned airplane was forced to make an emergency landing Saturday afternoon at Sikorsky Memorial Airport.
Bridgeport mother marks 1 year since daughter’s death with fundraiser
Bridgeport mother marks 1 year since daughter’s death with fundraiser
A fundraiser is being held tonight in honor of a Connecticut infant who died one year ago.
A fundraiser is being held tonight in honor of a Connecticut infant who died one year ago.
A fundraiser is being held tonight in honor of a Connecticut infant who died one year ago.
Police investigate after man is fatally struck by car on Route 25
Police investigate after man is fatally struck by car on Route 25
A man was fatally struck by a car in Brookfield Friday morning on Route 25.
A man was fatally struck by a car in Brookfield Friday morning on Route 25.
A man was fatally struck by a car in Brookfield Friday morning on Route 25.
2 tractor-trailers crash on I-95 in Greenwich
2 tractor-trailers crash on I-95 in Greenwich
There was a heavy police presence along I-95 south early Saturday morning after two tractor-trailers jackknifed.
There was a heavy police presence along I-95 south early Saturday morning after two tractor-trailers jackknifed.
‘Walk with Jake’ event to benefit Fairfield K-9 Unit
‘Walk with Jake’ event to benefit Fairfield K-9 Unit
The Fairfield Police Department's K-9 Unit is hosting a dog walk on Jennings Beach on Sunday.
The Fairfield Police Department's K-9 Unit is hosting a dog walk on Jennings Beach on Sunday.
The Fairfield Police Department's K-9 Unit is hosting a dog walk on Jennings Beach on Sunday.
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Tasty Tuesday Photos
Tasty Tuesday Photos
Granola Bar in Fairfield brings a gourmet flair to breakfast and lunch in Fairfield.
Check out these photos from our Tasty Tuesday series.
Check out these photos from our Tasty Tuesday series.
Your 2018 Connecticut Fall Fun Photos
Your 2018 Connecticut Fall Fun Photos
Send us your Fall Fun Pics!
Send us your Fall Fun Pics!
Is fall your favorite season? Are you and your family doing fun things this fall? Whether you're out apple or pumpkin picking, at a farm or corn maze or just hanging around in your home or yard, News 12 Connecticut want to see your Fall Fun pics! Send them via Twitter or Instagram with the #CTFallFun and they might end up on air or on News12.com.
Is fall your favorite season? Are you and your family doing fun things this fall? Whether you're out apple or pumpkin picking, at a farm or corn maze or just hanging around in your home or yard, News 12 Connecticut want to see your Fall Fun pics! Send them via Twitter or Instagram with the #CTFallFun and they might end up on air or on News12.com.
Halloween costumes for children in 2018
Halloween costumes for children in 2018
Whether your kids are into "Fortnite," or "The Incredibles," News 12 has the most popular Halloween children's costumes for 2018.
Whether your kids are into "Fortnite," or "The Incredibles," News 12 has the most popular Halloween children's costumes for 2018.
Whether your kids are into "Fortnite," or "The Incredibles," News 12 has the most popular Halloween children's costumes for 2018.
Whether your kids are into "Fortnite," or "The Incredibles," News 12 has the most popular Halloween children's costumes for 2018.
Guide: Casinos
Guide: Casinos
Do you like to gamble? Or maybe you're just looking to get away for a weekend or for a night? The tri-state area has a couple casinos that may do the trick.
Do you like to gamble? Or maybe you're just looking to get away for a weekend or for a night? The tri-state area has a couple casinos that may do the trick. Here is a guide to casinos in the area.
Do you like to gamble? Or maybe you're just looking to get away for a weekend or for a night? The tri-state area has a couple casinos that may do the trick. Here is a guide to casinos in the area.
Connecticut Birthday Smiles
Connecticut Birthday Smiles
Is your or a loved one's birthday coming up? Let us know! Send us your photos and you could end up on air and News12.com!
It's a celebration! Is your or a loved one's birthday coming up? Let us know! Send us your photos and you could end up on air and News12.com!
It's a celebration! Is your or a loved one's birthday coming up? Let us know! Send us your photos and you could end up on air and News12.com!
Guide: Connecticut Breweries
Guide: Connecticut Breweries
Connecticut Breweries
Looking to check out brewery this summer? There are many breweries across the state for beer-lovers to visit.
Looking to check out brewery this summer? There are many breweries across the state for beer-lovers to visit.
Mohegan Sun Arena performer lineup
Mohegan Sun Arena performer lineup
Lorde will perform on Saturday, April 7 at 7 p.m. Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images
The Mohegan Sun Arena performer lineup includes live music, entertainment, top headlining concerts and premier sporting events in Connecticut.
The Mohegan Sun Arena performer lineup includes live music, entertainment, top headlining concerts and premier sporting events in Connecticut.
Workers wanted: Companies hiring for the holidays
Workers wanted: Companies hiring for the holidays
Companies around the nation are hiring seasonal workers for the holiday shopping season.
Companies around the nation are hiring seasonal workers for the holiday shopping season.
Companies around the nation are hiring seasonal workers for the holiday shopping season.
Companies around the nation are hiring seasonal workers for the holiday shopping season.
Florida picks up pieces after Hurricane Michael
Florida picks up pieces after Hurricane Michael
Hurricane Michael hit the Florida Panhandle Wednesday. It made landfall near Mexico Beach, a tourist town.
Hurricane Michael hit the Florida Panhandle Wednesday. It made landfall near Mexico Beach, a tourist town.
2018 American Music Awards
2018 American Music Awards
Taylor Swift accepts the Artist of the Year award onstage during the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on October 9, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.
Taylor Swift accepts the Artist of the Year award onstage during the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on October 9, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.
The 2018 American Music Awards were held at the Microsoft Theater on Oct. 9, 2018 in Los Angeles.
The 2018 American Music Awards were held at the Microsoft Theater on Oct. 9, 2018 in Los Angeles.
