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Ellie
My name is Ellie, and my journey with blood cancer began when I was just four years old. On December , , I woke up with petechiae, a rash that indicat…
Dare 2 Dream
YAconnect: Young Adults Living with Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma
Shayne
Shayne was diagnosed with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia in May when he was just months old. He endured months of chemotherapy, multiple blood transfu…
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…
Every Year Counts: Celebrating My Healing from Hodgkin Lymphoma
Many blood cancer survivors remember the day they were diagnosed, and they never forget it. For Racheli Alkobey Peltier—Director of Diversity, Equity,…
Defining and Redefining a Blood Cancer Diagnosis
Science historian June Goodfield wrote, “Cancer begins and ends with people.” This Blood Cancer Awareness Month, it’s important to know that The Leu…
Beyond Blankets: Subaru Loves to Care brings comfort and warmth
Blood cancer treatment can be a scary and confusing time. And blood cancer patients want to feel like they’re not alone. That’s why The Leukemia & Lym…
LLS Races to Get Faster Care for Children with Cancer with Accelerating Kids’ Access to Care Act
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is dedicated to helping find cures for pediatric blood cancers. But we—and pediatric families across the country—know …
Matthew
Matthew was diagnosed with Burkitt's Lymphoma and Leukemia in November at just two years old. After long and difficult chemotherapy treatments, Matth…
LLS teams up with advocates to advance policies that protect patients from medical debt
Navigating the physical and emotional impacts of cancer is hard enough. But during and after cancer treatment, many patients and families must endure …
Improving Blood Cancer Survival Takes More than New Drug Discovery
In my years as a practicing and now as chief medical officer of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), I’ve met many blood cancer patients who worry …
3 Things You Might Like to Know About Being Newly Diagnosed
A cancer diagnosis is a pivotal moment in a person’s lifetime. From that point forward, it’s a part of who you are. It shapes how you think about the…
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…
Power in numbers: Over 100 advocates share their stories with Congress, inspire change
More than volunteer advocates traveled to Washington, D.C. this spring with one goal in mind: urge lawmakers to address rising healthcare costs—and r…
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…
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Top Mental Health Resources For Blood Cancer Patients & Caregivers
From physical symptoms of blood cancer itself to treatments and their side effects, the experience puts a patient’s body through a lot. But how does c…
MY FIRST 100 DAYS AS LLS PRESIDENT & CEO
Dear Friends, I’m just over days into my new role as President & CEO of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) and I want to take this moment to…
Breaking Down Barriers in Blood Cancer Care
When I meet blood cancer survivors and their families, they often share their personal stories with me. Sometimes they talk about the relief of findin…
“People Just Didn’t Get It”: Treating Young Adults with Cancer
Think of spring break: warm sunny skies, a refreshing drink, and hopefully, a feeling of freedom. Allison Rosenthal was dreaming of all of it in her …
Why Monthly Giving Matters
Giving regularly over time = giving patients and survivors the chance for more time. Monthly giving really deserves more credit—credit as a predictab…
When The Time Comes: Katie & Phil’s Story
What do you do when your biggest fear comes true? It’s a reality that so many parents of children who have blood cancer face. The shift is abrupt. On…
Where Blood Cancer Meets Nature: Why This Scholarship Recipient Is Saving the Earth
When we think about the future, a lot can feel uncertain—especially as a teenager or young adult (AYA) with blood cancer. We get it. The AYA crowd f…
Brenda
A scratchy throat that became a bronchial infection in May was the first sign Brenda had that anything was wrong. She tried to tough it out but colla…
Taylor
Meet Taylor Carol. survivor to singer. Taylor started singing in the 4th grade, until he was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia at just year…
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…
We Dare to Dream so Their Dreams Come True
Did you know that blood cancer is the most common cancer diagnosis for children, accounting for % of pediatric cancer cases? In fact, nearly , childre…