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A Day in LLS History
On October , , Robert “Robbie” Roesler de Villiers was only years old when he died from leukemia. Robbie’s parents, Rudolph and Antoinette, were stri…
How blood cancer patients can practice sun safety in the summer
For many, summer is a time to get out of the house. Vacations, backyard cookouts, going for walks in the park—there's no better time of year for havin…
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…
“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 …
Blood cancers that cause high monocytes: Understanding the connection
Table of contents:What are monocytes?Monocyte rangesWhat causes monocyte levels to be higher than expected?What blood cancers cause high monocytes?…
Finding Support in Community: Walgreens and LLS Show Up for Blood Cancer Patients
We all need a helping hand sometimes. Add on a cancer diagnosis and the everyday suddenly feels... different. In many ways, harder. Fear. Anger. Conf…
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…
Heart Disease in Lymphoma Survivors
Matthew Matasar is a hematology and oncology specialist at Memorial Cancer Center in New York City. He has a Translational Research Program grant thr…
Exercise for blood cancer patients
Table of contents:Exercise for Blood Cancer PatientsWhy is being physically active important for blood cancer patients?Goals of an exercise progra…
Families Fighting for Cancer Cures: Generation LLS
As an organization founded by a family for families, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is celebrating years of impact on generations of families,…
Welcome to Blood Cancer United
Things look a little different around here. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) has a new name: Blood Cancer United. You may be asking a question we…
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Young Advocate, Big Goals: Charlotte’s Story
Imagine going to the doctor for a cold only to learn you actually have leukemia. That’s how Charlotte's experience with blood cancer began in . “The d…
Clear Channel Outdoor and Blood Cancer United Team Up on Billboard Campaign to Reach More People Affected by Blood Cancer
Campaign Introduces The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s New Name, Blood Cancer United, to Engage More Communities and Increase Awareness of Blood Cancer
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Another First: FDA Approves Car T-Immunotherapy for Treatment of Aggressive Form of Indolent Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today approved the CAR treatment axicabtagene ciloleucel (Yescarta®) for patients with follicular lymphom…
Diagnosed with a Blood Cancer? Important Questions You Might Not Think to Ask
What is my actual diagnosis? Find out your exact diagnosis. Ask your doctor to write down the exact name of your and take the paper with you. For exa…
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…
Signs that myelofibrosis is progressing: What to watch for
Table of contents:Signs that myelofibrosis is progressingRecognizing early and advancing signs of myelofibrosisWhat your doctor looks forTreatment imp…
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What’s Next in Blood Cancer: Looking Ahead to 2023
We’ve come a long way and we continue to make substantial progress. The outlook for blood cancer patients is better than ever, but it’s still nowhere …
Early diagnosis and treatment of pre-leukemia
In the current study we propose, based on our preliminary results, that we can reliably identify cases out of the many individuals with age related c…
Blood is life: How one teenager draws strength from her Native American heritage
Blood is life.And during National Native American Heritage Month, it has special meaning.Teenager Rachel S’s story is all about her “blood:” Her proud…
Why our health equity grants are more important than ever before
For years, I’ve poured my life into fighting cancer. Working alongside doctors, nurses, social workers, researchers—and of course patients and their …
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A guide to Blood Cancer Awareness Month
Hope. When times are tough, it’s often hope people look for. We want things to work out, to see reasons to keep going. You hear “hope” a lot in conjun…
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Bold goal, bold action
As we observe World Cancer Day, I’m reflecting on my own family’s experience with blood cancer, the children with blood cancer I have had the honor of…
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