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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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Mom wants help finding man who saved her son's life
Mom wants help finding man who saved her son's life
"Words just can't express how I feel," says Michelle Brown, the victim's mother.
A Bridgeport woman is trying to track down the good Samaritan who helped save her son's life he was shot in the chest.
A Bridgeport woman is trying to track down the good Samaritan who helped save her son's life he was shot in the chest.
South Norwalk chef competes, wins on Food Network’s ‘Chopped’
South Norwalk chef competes, wins on Food Network’s ‘Chopped’
A south Norwalk chef competed and won on Tuesday night's episode of "Chopped" on the Food Network.
A south Norwalk chef competed and won on Tuesday night's episode of "Chopped" on the Food Network.
Weather: Overnight fog, clouds to give way to sunshine Thursday
Weather: Overnight fog, clouds to give way to sunshine Thursday
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Well-known transgender woman shot in her home
Well-known transgender woman shot in her home
Bridgeport police say a prominent transgender woman was shot in the face in her own apartment Wednesday afternoon, and they're looking into whether it was a hate crime.
Bridgeport police say a prominent transgender woman was shot in the face in her own apartment Wednesday afternoon, and they're looking into whether it was a hate crime.
Bridgeport police say a prominent transgender woman was shot in the face in her own apartment Wednesday afternoon, and they're looking into whether it was a hate crime.
Garbage truck plows into woman in Stamford
Garbage truck plows into woman in Stamford
A garbage truck drove into a woman in Stamford Wednesday morning, sending her to the hospital with serious injuries.
A garbage truck drove into a woman in Stamford Wednesday morning, sending her to the hospital with serious injuries.
Officials to vote on reinstating toll roads next week
Officials to vote on reinstating toll roads next week
House Speaker Joe Aresimowicz says he's aiming for a vote early next week.
House Speaker Joe Aresimowicz says he's aiming for a vote early next week.
State police hold fundraiser for CT Special Olympics
State police hold fundraiser for CT Special Olympics
Organizers say 100 percent of tips officers receive will support the Special Olympics in Connecticut.
Organizers say 100 percent of tips officers receive will support the Special Olympics in Connecticut.
Milford business makes hefty donation to CT ‘Make-A-Wish’ Foundation
Milford business makes hefty donation to CT ‘Make-A-Wish’ Foundation
The $81,000 donation will help grant wishes for children with life-threatening medical conditions.
The $81,000 donation will help grant wishes for children with life-threatening medical conditions.
'Colorblends' House and Spring Garden tour opens
'Colorblends' House and Spring Garden tour opens
The "Colorblends" House and Spring Garden on Clinton Avenue is bursting with thousands of daffodils, tulips and hyacinths.
The "Colorblends" House and Spring Garden on Clinton Avenue is bursting with thousands of daffodils, tulips and hyacinths.
Food and Fun Jam: Donut Crazy
Food and Fun Jam: Donut Crazy
Donut Crazy in Shelton is part of a Connecticut-based bakery chain that specializes in taking the average doughnut to a whole new level.
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Global Premiere for 'Avengers: Infinity War'
Global Premiere for 'Avengers: Infinity War'
The Los Angeles Global Premiere for Marvel Studios? "Avengers: Infinity War" on April 23, 2018 in Hollywood, California.
The Los Angeles Global Premiere for Marvel Studios? "Avengers: Infinity War" on April 23, 2018 in Hollywood, California.
The Los Angeles Global Premiere for Marvel Studios' "Avengers: Infinity War" was on April 23, 2018 in Hollywood, California.
The Los Angeles Global Premiere for Marvel Studios' "Avengers: Infinity War" was on April 23, 2018 in Hollywood, California.
President Trump hosts 1st state dinner
President Trump hosts 1st state dinner
U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron and French first lady Brigitte Macron for the state dinner during visit to the White House.
U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron and French first lady Brigitte Macron for the state dinner during visit to the White House.
U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron and French first lady Brigitte Macron for the state dinner during visit to the White House.
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge welcome baby boy
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge welcome baby boy
It's the third child for Kate and Prince William, and he's fifth in line to the British throne.
It's the third child for Kate and Prince William, and he's fifth in line to the British throne.
Guide: National park sites in the tristate area
Guide: National park sites in the tristate area
Statue of Liberty
A guide to the national park sites and trails on Long Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York City and the Hudson Valley.
A guide to the national park sites and trails on Long Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York City and the Hudson Valley.
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!
2018 Mohegan Sun Arena performer lineup
2018 Mohegan Sun Arena performer lineup
Lorde will perform on Saturday, April 7 at 7 p.m. Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images
Lorde will perform on Saturday, April 7 at 7 p.m. Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images
The 2018 Mohegan Sun Arena performer lineup includes live music, entertainment, top headlining concerts and premier sporting events in Connecticut.
The 2018 Mohegan Sun Arena performer lineup includes live music, entertainment, top headlining concerts and premier sporting events in Connecticut.
Students organize walkouts over gun violence
Students organize walkouts over gun violence
Students from across the country streamed out of their schools on April 20, 2018 in the latest round of gun-control activism following the February shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida.
Students from across the country streamed out of their schools on April 20, 2018 in the latest round of gun-control activism following the February shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida. The protests were chosen to line up with the 19th anniversary of the Columbine High School shooting.
Students from across the country streamed out of their schools on April 20, 2018 in the latest round of gun-control activism following the February shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida. The protests were chosen to line up with the 19th anniversary of the Columbine High School shooting.
Musical acts coming this summer to the Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City
Musical acts coming this summer to the Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City
Florida Georgia Line is set to rock Atlantic City on July 13.
The Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City has announced that it will be opening its doors to the public on June 28 at the site of the old Trump Taj Mahal. Throughout the summer and early fall, the Hard Rock will live up to its name with a lineup of some of music's biggest stars.
The Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City has announced that it will be opening its doors to the public on June 28 at the site of the old Trump Taj Mahal. Throughout the summer and early fall, the Hard Rock will live up to its name with a lineup of some of music's biggest stars.
Former first lady Barbara Bush through the years
Former first lady Barbara Bush through the years
Barbara Bush, the snowy-haired first lady and mother of a president whose plainspoken manner and utter lack of pretense made her more popular at times than her husband, President George H.W. Bush, died Tuesday, a family spokesman said. She was 92.
Barbara Bush, the snowy-haired first lady and mother of a president whose plainspoken manner and utter lack of pretense made her more popular at times than her husband, President George H.W. Bush, died Tuesday, a family spokesman said. She was 92.
Barbara Bush, the snowy-haired first lady and mother of a president whose plainspoken manner and utter lack of pretense made her more popular at times than her husband, President George H.W. Bush, died Tuesday, a family spokesman said. She was 92.
Barbara Bush, the snowy-haired first lady and mother of a president whose plainspoken manner and utter lack of pretense made her more popular at times than her husband, President George H.W. Bush, died Tuesday, a family spokesman said. She was 92.
Guide: Amusement Parks
Guide: Amusement Parks
Six Flags Great Adventure
The tri-state area has a handful of amusement parks that you may want to check out this summer.
The tri-state area has a handful of amusement parks that you may want to check out this summer.
