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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 …
People with CLL are living longer than ever before, and cures are on the horizon
People with the most common type of blood cancer, chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), are living longer than ever before without their disease progres…
Solving for end-of-life care disparities
In an ideal world, it shouldn’t matter who you are, where you live, how much money or what kind of insurance you have—none of those factors should imp…
The National Children’s Cancer Society
To improve the quality of life for children with cancer and their families worldwide. Provides financial and emotional support to families throu…
Crucial LLS Support Drives Approval of New Precision Medicine for Rare Group of Blood Diseases
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) this week approved cobimetinib (Cotellic®), a precision medicine treatment for adults with any of a family…
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…
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…
Clinical Trials
Taking part in a clinical trial may be the best treatment choice for some MDS patients. Clinical trials are under way for all types. Today's standard…
Patience
We were clobbered, like every patient, every family, who gets clobbered with a diagnosis. In our healthy, brilliant - son came home to discover t…
Predisposing factors to leukemia
Table of contents:Predisposing Factors to LeukemiaLeukemia CausesGenetic MutationsIs Leukemia Hereditary?Causes of Leukemia in AdultsCauses of Leukemi…
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…
5 Reasons why I’m grateful for LLS Volunteers
Message from Andy Kolb Message from Andy Kolb . You are the heart, soul, and voice of the LLS community. No…
Healthcare for undocumented people
In most states, undocumented immigrants are not eligible to enroll in Medicare, Medicaid or Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), or to buy Mark…
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Healthcare for undocumented young adults
In most states, undocumented immigrants are not eligible to enroll in Medicare, Medicaid or Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), or to buy Mark…
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Healthcare for undocumented children
In most states, undocumented immigrants are not eligible to enroll in Medicare, Medicaid or Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), or to buy Mark…
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LLS Applauds FDA Approval of New Treatment Option for Pediatric Patients with Hodgkin Lymphoma
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) yesterday approved brentuximab vedotin (Adcetris®) in combination with standard chemotherapy in children …
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The Bone Marrow & Cancer Foundation
To improve the quality of life for cancer and transplant patients and their families by providing vital financial assistance, comprehensive resources,…
Public health insurance programs for young adults
Some cancer survivors are eligible for health insurance, disability benefits or cash payments. While the eligibility requirements and enrollment proc…
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Public health insurance programs
Some cancer survivors are eligible for health insurance, disability benefits or cash payments. While the eligibility requirements and enrollment proc…
Support Resources
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Presence at ASH Showcases Progress to Advance Cures and Care for Blood Cancer Patients
At the 64th Annual American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting (December -), The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) will be presenting new rese…
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How to use creativity to cope with a blood cancer diagnosis
Photo credit: Sunny Shokrae There are more than types of blood cancer. There are infinitely more ways than that to process getti…
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Living with Acute Leukemia
Leukemia vs. lymphoma: What you need to know
Table of contentsLeukemia vs. Lymphoma: What You Need to KnowWhat Is Leukemia?Organs Affected by LeukemiaWhat Is Lymphoma?Organs Affected by LymphomaD…
Three Lessons in Love from a Blood Cancer Survivor
By definition, love can be either a noun or a verb. For many people, it represents everything we aspire to—falling in love, loving, feeling loved. It …
Honoring My Daughter’s Legacy By Continuing Her Fight
Amanda Monteiro is a leukemia mom, volunteer, and Children's Initiative Ambassador for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), advocate for pediatric c…
Clinical Trials and Insurance Issues
Once you've identified a clinical trial you may want to join, you'll need to consider how your care will be paid for. Insurance coverage for clinical …