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Leukemia

Learn about the different types of leukemia and how to schedule free consultations with our oncology healthcare professionals who specialize in blood …

Blood Cancer

Navigating blood cancer care

Find blood cancer care and treatment support by age group. Blood cancer care is not a approach. As we age, our bodies and social circumstances change…

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Navigating your blood cancer care

Navigating a blood cancer diagnosis isn’t always simple or straightforward—but we’re here to guide you through it. Whether you’re newly diagnosed, in …

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Lab and imaging tests

Doctors use lab and imaging tests to confirm a blood cancer diagnosis. A lymph node biopsy or lumbar puncture may also help doctors make a diagnosis.

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Types of blood cancer treatment

Chemotherapy, stem cell transplantation, and radiation therapy are common blood cancer treatments, but disease type and risk factors also determine th…

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Managing blood cancer treatment side effects

Work closely with your doctor and cancer care team to prepare yourself with information about what to expect and how to cope with side effects. For so…

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Navigating blood cancer care for young adults

As a young adult with cancer, you will likely face challenges specific to your age group. We're here to help with special resources we developed just …

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Lab and imaging tests for young adults

To confirm a blood cancer diagnosis, doctors most commonly use blood, bone marrow, or imaging tests; urinalysis; a lymph node biopsy; or a lumbar punc…

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Managing blood cancer treatment side effects in children and teens

Treatment side effects may last well after treatment is completed or may be permanent. 

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Managing blood cancer treatment side effects in young adults

Treatment side effects may last well after treatment is completed or may be permanent. 

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Navigating blood cancer care for children and teens

For families affected by childhood blood cancer, you are not alone. Find information, support, free resources, and community here.

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Lab and imaging tests for children and teens

To confirm a blood cancer diagnosis, doctors most commonly use blood, bone marrow, or imaging tests, urinalysis, a lymph node biopsy, or a lumbar punc…

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Types of blood cancer treatment for children and teens

Chemotherapy, stem cell transplantation, and radiation therapy are common blood cancer treatments your child may receive.

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Follicular lymphoma (FL) research

Follicular lymphoma (FL) is derived from white blood cells that grow in an uncontrolled, slow manner. Therefore, FL is considered an indolent disease …

Multiple myeloma (MM) research

LLS is a leading funder of visionary myeloma research, and this investment has led to many approved therapies for patients in recent years. While prog…

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Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)

Over the past years, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) has invested more than $ million to accelerate pioneering research in chronic lymphocytic …

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RTFCCR-Blood Cancer United Cancer Prevention Research Grant for Blood Cancer

The Rising Tide Foundation for Clinical Cancer Research and Blood Cancer United partner in an international competitive grant to advance breakthroughs…

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Cost of cancer care

The cost of cancer care has been steadily rising and patients are bearing more of the financial burden, paying increasingly larger portions out of the…

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Ending surprise medical bills

"Surprise billing” can happen when patients receive care from a provider outside of their insurance network, usually without their knowledge or in an …

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Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) research

Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) is a subtype of lymphoma resulting from change in the DNA of a type of white blood cell known as a lymphocyte and is characteriz…

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Myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) research

We are supporting advanced genomics and molecular research to understand the causes of MDS and improve diagnosis and treatment. LLS is funding nearly …

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Hairy cell leukemia (HCL) research

Hairy cell leukemia (HCL) is a rare, disease that responds to initial treatment. Chemotherapy with purine nucleoside analogs either given alone or wi…

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Milliman Report

Advocating for improved access to medications for patients.Blood Cancer United supports legislative efforts at both the state and federal level to lim…

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Marginal zone lymphoma (MZL) research

Marginal zone lymphoma (MZL) is the second most common indolent ’s lymphoma (iNHL). There are three types of marginal zone lymphomas: the extranodal M…

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Ensuring patients have affordable marketplace plans

For years, advocates have pushed for health coverage at an affordable price. The American Rescue Plan Act did this for millions—but only through . Am…

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