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Mouth and Throat Sores

The lining of your mouth and throat are particularly susceptible to damage from cancer treatment. Chemotherapy and other anticancer drugs can cause th…

From office to Andes: Blood Cancer United CFO takes the mission to new heights

JR Miller at Palomani Pass, the highest point on the Ausangate trek in Peru at , meters (, feet)After years of service to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Soc…

The last penny and the future of fundraising

As the U.S. Mint struck its final penny, I can’t help but think about change. Not just the kind that’s in our pockets, piggy banks, and couch cushions…

Finding strength together: Emotional support for families facing cancer

Table of contents:Finding strength together: Emotional support for families facing cancerUnderstanding the emotional impact of cancer on families​How …

Beyond the diagnosis: How employers can champion employees facing cancer

“When someone faces cancer, they shouldn't have to go it alone.” – Orlando Ashworth, CPO, LLS Cancer doesn’t just impact an individual. It sends rippl…

FDA Approves First CAR T-Immunotherapy for Relapsed/Refractory Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced approval of brexucabtagene autoleucel (Tecartus®) as the first and only CAR treatment …

Key bill gains major traction in Congress, bringing children with cancer one step closer to faster care

The House Energy and Commerce Committee unanimously passed the Accelerating Kids' Access to Care Act. It's a key step toward the bill becoming law and…

Welcome to Blood Cancer United

Things look a little different around here. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) has a new name: Blood Cancer United. You may be asking a question we…

Student trailblazers, part 1: Enterprising teen engineers new way to deliver cancer treatment

One of my favorite things about being Chief Medical Officer of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is getting to meet so many bright young people co…

Why our mission is bigger than a cure

We’ve known since our organization’s founders, the de Villiers family, lost their son Robbie to leukemia in that the need to learn more about blood c…

Helping Survivors Lead Longer Better Lives

Late last year I had the privilege of attending a special screening of the documentary American Symphony. The film chronicles the experiences of write…

When your child has cancer

Hearing that your child has cancer is terrifying for any parent. Today, most childhood cancer patients can expect to have full and productive lives. M…

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Still Reigns “Superior” in Independent Analysis of Chronic Disease Nonprofits

LLS continues to sustain bold progress, maintaining Cause Reports highest score and earned an esteemed "Superior" rating in its new, independent analy…

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Still Reins “Superior” in Independent Analysis of Chronic Disease Nonprofits

LLS continues to sustain bold progress, maintaining Cause Reports highest score and earned an esteemed "Superior" rating in its new, independent analy…

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's New Chief Scientific Officer Excited about What's Next in Blood Cancer Research

Lore Gruenbaum, Ph.D., was promoted to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) following the retirement of longtime CSO…

Blood Cancer Research Poised for Another ‘Banner Year’ in 2024

More than , medical professionals from across the world came together in December to discuss the latest blood cancer developments during the annual me…

Healing Happens Around The Dinner Table

Too many parents lose their children to blood cancer each year. It’s a devastating experience for families blindsided by the harsh realities of cancer…

Language Matters: What Supporters Say is Not Always What People with Cancer Hear

Meet The Researcher: Dr. Rayne Rouce