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Lauren

At the age of , I was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). I immediately started undergoing treatment which initially consisted of intense ind…

Lolo, smiling on her hospital bed, bald from treatment, surrounded by messages of encouragment

Lolo

Lolo was a happy and active - when she was diagnosed with pediatric acute myelocytic leukemia (AML) in December . She spent the next six months at Chi…

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Jennifer

In , - Jennifer took to the stage to accept The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) “Employee of the Year” award for her mother, Teresa McVay, who had…

A large group of runners gathered at the starting line of a city marathon event. The foreground shows a person wearing a purple and white athletic shirt with a hydration vest featuring neon green accents. Other participants around are dressed in various athletic gear, including tank tops and race bibs. In the background, tall modern buildings, traffic lights, and a red inflatable race marker are visible, indicating an urban setting.

Carol

I am running in honor of my mom, who is currently battling chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). I am here to help raise funds for all those battling b…

Caregiver

A phase 1 study of DR-0201, a bispecific myeloid engager, in patients with B-NHL

In November , LLS made an equity investment in Dren Bio to "Support Clinical Development of the Program for Rare Leukemia & Lymphoma Indications Incl…

Smiling child resting in bed while hugging plush toys, expressing comfort, courage, and hope, symbolizing the emotional journey of pediatric blood cancer and the importance of care, support, and community.

Kendra

Ali was one of my best friends throughout middle school and into high school. We were percussionists together in our middle school and high school ban…

Stories

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Cary

Cary was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in the fall of . After spending more than days in the hospital, undergoing intense chemo treatme…

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Kelly

In , I was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia () at age and survived thanks to ½ years of intense treatment at City of Hope Los Angeles. I…

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Angela

I was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) in April . I was so devastated. The first thing that got me through was a friend who had just …

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John

After six months of frequent hospital and doctor visits for unexplained fever, weakness, and changes in John's activity and personality, an ultimatum …

Bethany Shantz with her family, a cancer survivor

Bethany

I was , married for two years, and my husband and I had just celebrated our anniversary at my business, Gigi’s Cupcakes. But on March , , that all ch…

Katie, leukemia patient, in front of colorful artwork

Katie

I was diagnosed with leukemia when I was months old. I endured treatment for a little over years until I was declared cancer free. Since I was diagn…

A phase 1/2 study of DR-01, an anti-CD94 monoclonal antibody, in patients with large granular lymphocytic leukemia or cytotoxic lymphomas

In November , LLS made an equity investment in Dren Bio to "Support Clinical Development of the Program for Rare Leukemia & Lymphoma Indications Incl…

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Researchers Share Key Career Advice with LLS College Club Members

I recently had the privilege of moderating an LLS on Campus Researcher Panel attended by LLS college club members from nearly universities across the…

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William

The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) holds a special place in my heart. I lost my mother to therapy associated with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in…

Anna on a hospital bed holding her stuffed animal, a cancer survivor

Anna

In I received one of the scariest calls. My - niece had just been diagnosed with leukemia. I live on the opposite side of the country. I was by her s…

Karrah

I was first diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in June of . Like a whirlwind, I spent the next nine months fighting for my life, battl…

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Drew

One thought that never crossed my mind as a parent was the fear of a cancer diagnosis for my five year old son. A few months shy of his 6th Birthda…

PearlPoint Cancer Support

To offer free nutrition education and consultations to patients and caregivers of all cancer types PearlPoint, the nutrition arm of The Leukemia…

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Unite to Nourish: Learning About CLL Nutrition

DescriptionJoin the Blood Cancer United Nutrition Education Services Center for an informative webinar exploring nutrition’s role in living well with …

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Emilee

In , at the age of , I was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). I received three rounds of aggressive chemotherapy before having a bone marrow…

Defining mechanisms of sensitivity and resistance to PI3K gamma inhibition in AML

The goal of our laboratory is to discover, study, and the translate new leukemia therapies to the clinic. In this project, we are studying a signaling…

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Russ

Shockingly I was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) on February , ! My wife Nancy and I were devastated and had zero background or experience…

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Steven

I'm the wife, Hannah. My husband is the fighter. I call him Mr. Steven, babe, and sometimes even Esteban. We fight together, of course, but he's the o…

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Nicole

Just two weeks into my junior year of high school, I was pulled out of class at lunch and packed a small overnight bag, not realizing I wouldn’t retur…