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FDA Approves New Drug for Patients with Rare Blood Cancer (Myelofibrosis)

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved a drug for the treatment of intermediate or primary or secondary myelofibrosis, the first sp…

When The Time Comes: Katie & Phil’s Story

What do you do when your biggest fear comes true? It’s a reality that so many parents of children who have blood cancer face. The shift is abrupt. On…

Hodgkin lymphoma treatment

Treatment for Hodgkin lymphoma is changing due to new drugs and research findings from clinical trials. Therefore, before treatment begins, it is impo…

Layla

"Our LLS chapter has been there for us, with support and information that has helped immensely. We've formed a friends and family Team for the Light T…

Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) treatment

In general, the goal of treatment is to destroy as many lymphoma cells as possible and to induce a complete remission. Complete remission means that a…

Blood cancers that cause high monocytes: Understanding the connection

Table of contents:What are monocytes?​Monocyte ranges​What causes monocyte levels to be higher than expected?​What blood cancers cause high monocytes?…

Immune-Onc Therapeutics

In , LLS made an equity investment in Therapeutics. is a cancer immunotherapy company dedicated to the discovery and development of novel myeloid c…

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…

Makenzie

My daughter Makenzie was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) in January , when she was just four years old. She had no signs or symptoms of …

Support groups

Reach out to others for support.Blood Cancer United support groups are the perfect place to talk with other people affected by blood cancers, includin…

Tracey

I was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) in after a routine physical after my 50th birthday. It was a complete shock, and with no real…

From office to Andes: Blood Cancer United CFO takes the mission to new heights

JR Miller at Palomani Pass, the highest point on the Ausangate trek in Peru at , meters (, feet)After years of service to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Soc…

Heather

My name is Heather and I was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) +FLT3/ITD on December 14th, . That morning I noticed I was extremely pale and…

Cynthia

Cynthia was on a family vacation in when she began experiencing back pain so severe that she had to be in a wheelchair for the rest of the trip. When…

LLS Researchers

Partnering for Cures – Our Unique Collaborations Span ContinentsAs the world’s largest nonprofit dedicated to fighting blood cancers, The Leukemia & L…

Chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMML) treatment

Leo

Leo was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia () in June . His parents had noticed bruising on his legs, petechiae around his eyes, fatigue, an…

Alayna

September , : I didn’t know it at the time, but the mass I found in my neck the night before I started my senior year of high school would forever cha…

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…

Louise

During the last week of July , Louise, , developed unusual red dots on her chest and some gnarly, yet explainable, bruises all over her body. We chalk…

Jennifer

Jennifer Flowers of Hayward, CA, was diagnosed with myeloma in and today, while still on treatment and in remission, she is now an active Community O…

Erica

Erica was diagnosed with potentially fatal Stage Hodgkin lymphoma on March , . Her journey to survive her battle with cancer was very trying but afte…

Kent

When Noah was born in , we were surprised when the doctor told us he had Down syndrome. Soon after, we were informed about all of the things that Noa…

Nicolas

My name is Nicolas Hambalek and I am years old. Before my diagnosis I was a completely healthy child, in fact I was rarely ever sick. I played baseba…

Jelien

Jelien started showing signs in early July of . She had bruises and cuts that were taking too long to heal. In November, she kept spiking fevers with …