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Treating Myelodysplastic Syndromes Transformation to Acute Myeloid Leukemia

This activity is intended for hematologist/oncologists, oncology nurses, and other healthcare professionals involved in the care of patients with hema…

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Living Well with Blood Cancer - Tampa

PLEASE JOIN US FOR THIS FREE, EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR THE BLOOD CANCER COMMUNITY! REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.There is not a one size fits all nutrition p…

Exploring Clinical Trials and Health Outcomes for the Black Cancer Community

A free educational eventPlease join us for a presentation and community discussion focused on informed decision making for clinical trials in cancer c…

Blood Cancers and Our Community - Baltimore Education and Health Fair

A FREE EDUCATIONAL EVENTCome join us for a day of information and resources! During this event, you will hear from an expert speaker on ways to better…

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…

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…

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, …

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…

Ellie

Because she did not have symptoms, Ellie's diagnosis of Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL) at age four was incredibly shocking. Just one month after dia…

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,…

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…

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…

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…