Skip to main content

Manual is
Blood Cancer United

Close up of man smiling and wearing glasses, with fist to his chin

Since being diagnosed with myeloma, I've been glad to have the assistance of LLS. For one thing, research they helped fund resulted in Velcade®, one of the drugs I'm being treated with. For another, their financial assistance program has come in very handy during my illness. Thank goodness for LLS. Manual Tapia | Multiple Myeloma Survivor You can tell just by looking at him that Manuel has a positive outlook. It has served him well since his diagnosis with multiple myeloma. Manuel drives a bus in downtown Kansas City and when asked what he most likes to do, his response was simple: Working and working out. After chemotherapy and a stem cell transplant, Manuel is in remission and his hopes for the future are equally simple. He wants to stay well. And that's exactly what we wish for him.

Manual

Myeloma Survivor

We are Blood Cancer United.

Everyone affected by blood cancer—patients, survivors, caregivers, researchers, advocates, fundraisers, everyone—has a story. Share yours.
Close-up portrait of an individual wearing glasses and a dark shirt indoors, with a clear view of facial features against a softly blurred background—highlighting personal strength, advocacy, and lived experience within the blood cancer community and survivorship awareness.

Marty

multiple myeloma (MM)

Studio-style portrait of an older adult wearing a striped dress shirt and red patterned tie against a soft blue background—highlighting personal legacy, remembrance, and the lasting impact of individuals within the blood cancer community and awareness efforts.

Laurence

multiple myeloma (MM)

Individual stands outdoors in front of tall city buildings wearing athletic gear and a race bib numbered 2483, hands on hips after a race—highlighting strength, endurance, and active advocacy within the blood cancer community and survivorship awareness through fitness and fundraising events.

Sally

multiple myeloma (MM)

Person sitting in a hospital bed during blood cancer treatment, holding a medical collection bag while connected to clinical monitoring equipment. The image highlights blood cancer survivorship, stem cell transplant care, patient resilience, and advances in treatment for leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma.

Haley

multiple myeloma (MM)

Portrait of a blood cancer survivor wearing glasses and looking toward the camera. This image represents blood cancer survivorship, patient advocacy, lymphoma and leukemia awareness, and the strength of the blood cancer community.

Julie

IgG lambda multiple myeloma ISS-R

Man wearing gray shirt, looking down

Dan

multiple myeloma (MM)

Jaime, Myeloma Survivor, photographed in athletic gear

Jamie

Myeloma Survivor

Close-up portrait of an individual standing outdoors near a building, wearing a patterned top and hoop earrings, highlighting strength, community connection, and personal stories within the blood cancer community and survivorship awareness.

Courtney

multiple myeloma (MM)

Individual stands behind a desk in a clinical or office setting wearing dark scrubs, with medical equipment and supplies visible nearby—highlighting care, frontline support, and dedication within the blood cancer community and patient care environment.

MaryAnn

multiple myeloma (MM)

Close-up selfie of an individual wearing glasses and a collared shirt in an office setting, with a small heart poster visible in the background—highlighting everyday support, advocacy, and connection within the blood cancer community and survivorship awareness.

Elizabeth

multiple myeloma (MM)

Copilot said: Two people stand together in a clinical setting, one wearing a medical-style band and both holding a sealed package, highlighting caregiver support, treatment moments, and connection within the blood cancer community.

D'Ann

multiple myeloma (MM)

Smiling person seated indoors wearing purple, representing strength, resilience, and hope within the blood cancer community and Blood Cancer United.

Jean

multiple myeloma (MM)

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is now Blood Cancer United. Learn more.