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Graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in children and teens
disease (GVHD) is a potentially serious complication of allogeneic stem cell transplantation and allogeneic stem cell transplantation. In this treatm…
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Graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in young adults
disease (GVHD) is a potentially serious complication of allogeneic stem cell transplantation and allogeneic stem cell transplantation. In this treatm…
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Graft-versus-host disease (GVHD)
disease (GVHD) is a potentially serious complication of allogeneic stem cell transplantation and allogeneic stem cell transplantation. In this treatm…
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Peripheral neuropathy in children and teens
Cancer treatment, or sometimes the disease itself, can cause peripheral neuropathy—damage to nerves of the peripheral nervous system, which transmits …
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Peripheral neuropathy in young adults
Cancer treatment, or sometimes the disease itself, can cause peripheral neuropathy (PN) — damage to nerves of the peripheral nervous system, which tra…
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Peripheral neuropathy
Cancer treatment, or sometimes the disease itself, can cause peripheral neuropathy (PN) — damage to nerves of the peripheral nervous system, which tra…
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Vaccinations and blood cancer
Many types of blood cancer can reduce the ability to fight infections. Because people with blood cancer are at an increased risk from respiratory illn…
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RESEARCH NOW: 9/11 AND BLOOD CANCER RISK IN FIRST RESPONDERS
All of us were impacted by the tragedy of September . For those who dedicated countless hours to rescue, recovery, and efforts, the effects of that d…
Clinical Trials: Why They Matter and How to Make Them More Accessible
Cancer treatments can be lifesaving. As an organization, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) has invested more than $. billion in blood cancer resea…
5 Ways to Support Blood Cancer Patients
Have you ever Googled, “what to do for someone with cancer”? Have you felt helpless or frustrated when trying to think of something meaningful to offe…
Understanding Myeloma: A Quick Guide
Myeloma is a rare blood cancerLet’s address the elephant in the room. Myeloma is not a skin cancer—that’s melanoma. And it’s not a bone cancer—althoug…
Grace
Meet Grace. Hodgkin Lymphoma Survivor. In April , Grace was rushed to the hospital where she had a CT scan which showed she had two masses in her ches…
Bringing Together the CAR T-Cell Therapy Community
It’s easy to think of scientific researchers as existing in a vacuum: spending long days and evenings in a laboratory, making observations that most p…
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Is Leukemia Genetic?
Table of contentsIs leukemia genetic?Genetic vs. hereditaryThe role of genesGenetic diseaseHereditary diseaseGenes cause hereditary leukemiaRisk facto…
The History of Leukemia
Table of contentsHistory of LeukemiaFirst Studies of Blood and the Origin of LeukemiaEarly Leukemia DiscoveriesEarly Leukemia ClassificationEarly Leuk…
“Stages” of Leukemia: Understanding Classification and Progression
Table of contentsStages of Leukemia Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) Chronic Mye…
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…
The Gift of Time: Giving More Moments to Blood Cancer Patients
As we transition from one year to the next, we often reflect on milestones achieved, challenges faced, and moments shared with those we love. It’s a t…
How Patients Really Feel About Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
It seems that everywhere we turn lately we hear something about the promises and the perils of artificial intelligence (AI). AI is touted as a smart, …
A source of hope: understanding bone marrow and stem cell transplants
Imagine a community filled with families, friends, and healthcare professionals united to transform the meaning of living with blood cancer. This dive…
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What Is Blood Cancer?
Table of ContentsWhat Is Blood Cancer?Types of Blood CancerLeukemiaAcute vs. Chronic LeukemiaLymphomaMultiple MyelomaMyeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN…
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…
The Financial Burden of Blood Cancer Treatment for Working-Aged Adults is Growing
Cancer is one of the most expensive medical conditions to treat in the U.S. As a result, patients, survivors, and caregivers—already challenged by the…
Two Survivors Moving Mountains for Blood Cancer Care
A blood cancer diagnosis can feel like a mountain to climb—testing your stamina and willpower, challenging your body the longer you go on. But for sur…
A Starting Place to Prioritize Your Mental Health
Coping with a blood cancer diagnosis and the whirlwind of experiences that follows can be physically, mentally, and emotionally draining for everyone …