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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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Nationwide Student Philanthropic Campaign Advances Blood Cancer Research and Care

Orion Greene Named National Student Visionary of the Year for Record-Breaking Campaign Honoring Father

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Blood Cancer United Acquires Investigational Drug Supply to Preserve Access for Children with Rare, Fatal Leukemia

First-of-its-kind nonprofit intervention enables continued compassionate use of a promising treatment for children facing a 15% to 30% survival rate

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FDA Approves a Patient-Friendly, Dissolvable Therapeutic for Chronic Myeloid Leukemia

The dissolvable format may also benefit individuals who have difficulty swallowing pills, offering greater flexibility and ease of use.

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Leukemia Research Foundation of Delaware Commits $1 million to The Dare to Dream Project

The Leukemia Research Foundation of Delaware (LRFDE), founded by Denni Ferrara, has committed $1 million to support pediatric leukemia research throug…

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Subaru Loves To Care® Provides Warmth, Love, And Support To Cancer Patients In Partnership With Blood Cancer United

In over 10 years of partnership, the initiative will reach over 550,000 patients in total with matching financial support, essential donations, and he…

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FDA Approves New Treatment for an Ultra‑Rare, Aggressive Blood Cancer

“This is meaningful for patients with BPDCN, where choices have historically been limited, especially for those whose disease has relapsed or stopped …

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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

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Brian

ALL Survivor

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