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β-Hydroxybutyrate To Enhance CAR T Cell Immunotherapy Against Hematological Cancers
This project aims to enhance CAR therapy, a promising treatment for blood cancers, by leveraging the ketogenic diet and its key byproduct, (BHB). We…
Alexis
CANCER, that one word that sits like a lump in the back of your throat making you unable to swallow...I was in sixth grade when my hero, my dad, was d…
Multiple Myeloma Support from the Microenvironment: Bone Marrow Adipocytes and the Fatty Acid Binding Proteins
Our project’s goal is to change how multiple myeloma is understood and treated by interrogating a novel part of the cellular “soil” (the bone marrow a…
Heather
The world works in mysterious ways, it truly does! When I first volunteered with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's (LLS) Team In Training (TNT) progra…
Advancing oral parity because the way we treat cancer has changed
The way we treat cancer has changed. For decades, intravenous (IV) delivery was the primary method for administering the medications used to treat can…
Advocacy
America’s Youngest Generation is Trailblazing the Way for a Future without Cancer
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Announces Winners of National Students of the Year Philanthropic Competition …
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 familiesHow …
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Leukemia vs. lymphoma: What you need to know
Table of contentsLeukemia vs. Lymphoma: What You Need to KnowWhat Is Leukemia?Organs Affected by LeukemiaWhat Is Lymphoma?Organs Affected by LymphomaD…
Methods to Administer Drugs
Chemotherapy and other drugs are often given in combination with each other and can be given in different ways. The method of administering the drug i…
Cycling Enthusiasts to Embark on One-of-a-Kind Adventure to Support Blood Cancer Patients Nationwide
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Picturesque Scenic Shore Bike Tour on Lake Michigan Shoreline offers a Unique Ride Experience to Help Drive its Life…
Blood Cancer in the Black Community
Program detailsWe invite blood cancer patients, survivors, and their loved ones to join us for an evening of education and connection!During this prog…
How to organize your medical records
A blood cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming, but organizing your medical records doesn’t have to be. There are many benefits to keeping a file with a…
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Melissa
Blood Cancer United’s mission feels deeply personal to me because I’ve seen how the right support can be during an incredibly difficult time. Organiz…
Stories
Erica
As you can see, she's the beauty in the grey sweatshirt, mi amor. My daughter Erica survived leukemia, she was diagnosed when she was only two years o…
Kendra
I first learned of Blood Cancer United when I participated in a Team in Training (TNT) event to walk a half marathon in San Francisco in October . My …
Living with Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
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Blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm (BPDCN): understanding disease biology to improve therapy
We focus on blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm (BPDCN), an aggressive blood cancer with limited treatment options and poor outcomes. We want…
Miguel
Miguel was diagnosed with lymphoma (NHL) in early . He was an active, healthy man his entire life, so this diagnosis came as a total shock. Both he a…
Walgreens, Susan G. Komen and LLS Collaborate to Support Research
Deerfield, Ill., Dallas and Rye Brook, N.Y., (Oct. , ) — Walgreens announced today a new collaboration with Susan G. Komen and The Leukemia & Lymphoma…
Returning to School
Consider educating family members, friends, school personnel and healthcare providers about your child's possible and late effects of treatment. In p…
Support groups
Reach out to others for support.Blood Cancer United support groups are the perfect place to talk with other people affected by blood cancers, includin…
Support Resources
Peer-to-peer support
Patti Robinson Kaufmann First Connection® ProgramIf you or a family member has been diagnosed with a blood cancer, you may find it helpful to speak wi…
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The Immune System and Blood Cancer: 4 Things You Need to Know
Immunotherapy uses the power of the immune system to treat blood cancer. Today it is a standard treatment that has a profound effect in some blood can…
The Work Site: Ticket to Work
The Ticket to Work program is for people receiving SSDI or SSI by helping them obtain employment services, rehabilitation services or other support se…
Support Now
To facilitate money, meals, and more for families in tough times.Offers free support registry for individuals/families, including an integrated fundra…
Armaan
In January , Armaan celebrated his 5th birthday. He was tested for anemia a few days later at the urging of his pediatrician as he looked a little pa…