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Anna
In 2016 I received one of the scariest calls. My 9-year-old niece had just been diagnosed with leukemia. I live on the opposite side of the country. I…
Your Caregiver
During cancer treatment, there will likely be one or more people in your life who step into the role of caregiver. This person may be your significant…
The First Annual LLS CDP Achievement Award Winners
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) has supported junior investigators in blood cancer research for more than 50 years through the Career Developmen…
Explaining Cancer to Students: A Classroom Presentation
This classroom presentation demonstrates how to talk to children about their classmate with cancer, including understanding key words, answering commo…
Cynthia
Cynthia was on a family vacation in 2015 when she began experiencing back pain so severe that she had to be in a wheelchair for the rest of the trip. …
LLS Researchers
Partnering for Cures – Our Unique Collaborations Span ContinentsAs the world’s largest nonprofit dedicated to fighting blood cancers, The Leukemia & L…
Sasha
When five-year-old Sasha had her birthday in June, there was more to celebrate this year — she had just gotten her port removed and was officially don…
We Dare to Dream so Their Dreams Come True
Did you know that blood cancer is the most common cancer diagnosis for children, accounting for 40% of pediatric cancer cases? In fact, nearly 55,000 …
Paul & Lynn
In 2017, after 44 years of working in the railroad industry, Paul Sauter was just starting to enjoy his retirement when his health started to decline …
LLS and volunteers cheer California laws promoting health equity
LLS and blood cancer advocates are celebrating after our efforts helped make two bills become law in California, advancing health equity and improving…
Angel Flight Northeast
To arrange free air and ground transportation so children and adults may access life-saving medical care This non-profit organization provides f…
SAMHSA's National Helpline
To provide a free and confidential information service for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. The Subs…
Suggested Reading - Faith, Strength, and Courage: A Memoir of Overcoming Adversity & Embracing Life’s Journey
Faith, Strength, and Courage: A Memoir of Overcoming Adversity & Embracing Life’s Journey by Gregory O. ProctorSelf-Published, 2023, 183 Pages, Paperb…
Look Good Feel Better
To teach beauty techniques to people with cancer to help them manage the appearance-related side effects of treatment and to help them find a sense of…
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA)
To improve the quality of legal services provided to people as they age and people with special needs; the primary focus is education. (NAELA does not…
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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…
George
I was born in the inner city of Philadelphia, PA in 1951, I currently live near Dallas, Texas. My professional career in the Information Technology In…
Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF)
To change the lives of children with cancer through funding impactful research, raising awareness, supporting families, and empowering everyone to hel…
Howard
Twelve years ago, I found out I had stage 4 grey zone lymphoma (GZL), a hybrid lymphoma that only about 10 people have had and only about three people…
Alexis
CANCER, that one word that sits like a lump in the back of your throat making you unable to swallow...I was in sixth grade when my hero, my dad, was d…
Screen to Lead Program (SLP) guidelines
Drug discovery support specifically directed towards medicinal chemistry and/or drug target screening in hematological malignancies. Go directly to…
Nicole
In the summer of 2016, I wasn't feeling like my usual energetic self and felt tired all the time. Initially, I attributed my tiredness to my busy life…
Jack
Jack is a particularly big fan of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. He is an active Patient Advocate managing a local support group for patients and ca…
Charlene
Cancer. That is a word that is scary. So many of us have friends, family and co-workers that are impacted by some type of cancer, but you never think …