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The Leukemia Ball Becomes the Blood Cancer United Ball
In alignment with the recent organization-wide rebrand of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) to Blood Cancer United, the black-tie event will now b…
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Blood Cancer United Endorses YES on Prop 38 to Support Medical Research for Cancer and Other Serious Illnesses
Blood Cancer United has endorsed YES on California Proposition 38, a ballot measure that would fund breakthrough immunology research aimed at preventi…
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New Secret Shopper Report Finds Consumers Seeking Affordable Health Coverage Are Being Steered Toward Inadequate Plans
Georgetown University study—funded by Blood Cancer United—reveals misleading marketing of limited-benefit plans that expose consumers to high medical …
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Beat AML® Study Provides New Data on 14-Day vs. 28-Day Venetoclax-Azacitidine Treatment in AML
Clinicians often reduce the duration of venetoclax because of side effects, but study finds 14-day schedule fell short in older patients with newly di…
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The Harry T. Mangurian, Jr. Foundation Surpasses $25M in Support With New $4M Commitment
The Harry T. Mangurian, Jr. Foundation has made a new $4 million commitment to Blood Cancer United, bringing the foundation's total support to more th…
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FDA Approves Injectable Version of Myeloma Treatment
“This marks continued progress in making effective therapies more accessible and manageable for people living with blood cancer,” said Lore Gruenbaum,…
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FDA Approves New Self-Administering Device for Polycythemia Vera
Blood Cancer United provided research funding to several clinical trials that helped establish interferon's role in controlling polycythemia vera and …
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FDA Approves New Cell Therapy to Improve Outcomes After Transplant for Patients with Blood Cancer
Seventy-eight percent of patients who received the investigational treatment were alive without chronic graft-versus-host disease (GvHD), compared wit…
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Scenic Shore Bike Tour Returns to Lake Michigan Drawing Cyclists of All Abilities
Participants of Blood Cancer United’s annual ride help fuel research, patient support, and advocacy through a one-of-a-kind cycling experience
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Blood Cancer United and BeOne Medicines Expand Partnership to Advance Patient Support and Community
Three-year, first-of-its kind collaboration will broaden access to trusted education, personalized support and community programs for blood cancer pat…
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