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Blood Cancer United Expands its Beat AML® Master Clinical Trial Advancing Next-Generation Treatment

In collaboration with AVEO Oncology, an LG Chem company, (“AVEO”) the new Beat AML sub-study is evaluating ficlatuzumab, a monoclonal antibody targeti…

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FDA Approval Increases Access to a Follicular Lymphoma Immunotherapy

The FDA approves Lunsumio VELO™, a one-minute injection for relapsed follicular lymphoma, showing strong response rates and improved patient access.

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Chief Executive Officer of BDO USA to Receive 2026 James L. Eichberg Lifetime Achievement Award

Blood Cancer United ®, formerly The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, has named Mr. Wayne Berson, Chief Executive Officer of BDO USA, the recipient of the …

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FDA Expands Use of Targeted Therapy for Most Common Leukemia in Adults

The FDA this week approved pirtobrutinib (Jaypirca®) for the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) in ad…

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FDA Approves First CAR T-Cell Immunotherapy for Marginal Zone Lymphoma

Liso-cel (Breyanzi®) is now approved to treat five types of blood cancer

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Major Research Funders Team Up to Accelerate a Cure for Follicular Lymphoma

Blood Cancer United and IFLI are creating a research community to drive investment, advance technology and accelerate new treatments.

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FDA Expands Drug’s Approval To Include More People With AML

Blood Cancer United funding supported discovery and development of breakthrough menin inhibitors.

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Blood Cancer United, formerly The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Announces New Funding for Lifesaving Cancer Breakthroughs

With the latest funding round, Blood Cancer United’s cumulative research funding tops $2 billion, continuing to help increase survival rates and impro…

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Grace

Lymphoma Survivor

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Ellie

acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)

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Shayne

Leukemia survivor

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Matthew

Lymphoma & Leukemia Survivor

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Latasha

Leukemia Survivor

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Chase

acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)

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Chuck

Leukemia Survivor

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Judy

chronic myeloid leukemia (CML)

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Deanna

ALL Survivor

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Donna

In memory

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Payton

Survivor

 

Brian

ALL Survivor

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