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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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Blood, bone marrow, and the lymphatic system
Understanding your diagnosis will help you make informed decisions about your treatment. It will also give you greater insight into the scientific adv…
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Meet The Researcher: Dr. Christopher R. Flowers
In this Q&A, we are highlighting Dr. Christopher R. Flowers, MD, chair of Lymphoma and Myeloma at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center an…
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,…
Sexual health and intimacy
Although not always discussed, sexual health and intimacy are an important part of your well-being, even after a cancer diagnosis. Please note: If you…
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Dental and oral health
Side effects of blood cancer treatment may cause a variety of problems affecting the mouth, teeth, and jaw that can have an impact on your quality of …
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Dental and oral health in young adults
Side effects of cancer treatment may cause a variety of problems affecting the mouth, teeth, and jaw that can have an impact on your quality of life. …
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How Washington’s new law advances clinical trial diversity
Washington state just passed a bill—championed by LLS—to help ensure more equitable access to clinical trials. The bill makes Washington a leader in i…
Gastrointestinal issues
Many cancer treatments can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation. The severity of these side effects varies among patients and the type o…
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Gastrointestinal issues in young adults
Many cancer treatments can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation. The severity of these side effects varies among patients and the type o…
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Graft-Versus-Host Disease
Graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) is a potentially serious complication of allogeneic stem cell transplantation and reduced-intensity allogeneic stem c…
Blood Cancers and Research Progress
LLS has invested over $1.5 billion in cancer research since our founding in 1949, leading to nearly every advancement in blood cancer treatment and br…
Nausea and Vomiting
Many cancer treatments can cause nausea and vomiting. Nausea, also called feeling “queasy” or “sick to your stomach,” is that unpleasant feeling you h…
Gastrointestinal issues in children and teens
Many cancer treatments can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation. The severity of these side effects varies among children and the type o…
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Heart, kidneys, liver and lung function in young adults
Some cancer treatments can affect the function of major organs like the heart, kidneys, liver and lungs. Your doctor will monitor you closely for any …
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Honoring My Daughter’s Legacy By Continuing Her Fight
Today is International Childhood Cancer Day, a day that had little significance for me less than four short years ago. In October 2017, I heard the wo…
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, kidneys, liver and lung function in children and teens
Some cancer treatments can affect the function of major organs like the heart, kidneys, liver, and lungs. Your child's doctor will monitor them closel…
Immune-Onc Therapeutics
Palo Alto, CA - Immune-Onc is a clinical-stage cancer immunotherapy company dedicated to the discovery and development of novel myeloid checkpoint inh…
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Immune-Onc Therapeutics
Palo Alto, CA - Immune-Onc is a clinical-stage cancer immunotherapy company dedicated to the discovery and development of novel myeloid checkpoint inh…
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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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Strengthening the FDA
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration’s (FDA) mission has always centered on promoting and protecting the public’s health. Blood Cancer United holds FDA…
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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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Film Documents Actor’s Lymphoma Journey, Highlights Need for Research
Andy Whitfield had everything to live for. A rising star, he was playing a leading role in the hit television series “Spartacus: Blood and Sand,” and …