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Giulia

A Leading Researcher Advancing Immunotherapy for Acute Myeloid LeukemiaIn Italy, Dr. Giulia Casorati is focused on adoptive cell immunotherapy to trea…

Milliman Report

Advocating for improved access to medications for patients.Blood Cancer United supports legislative efforts at both the state and federal level to lim…

Shared Decision Making in Chronic Leukemias

Shared decision making (SDM) is a process in which healthcare providers and patients share information. Individuals with chronic leukemias may advocat…

Robert

I am a survivor of Hodgkin lymphoma (HL). First, I received full mantle radiation therapy in , followed by chemotherapy in , and finally a bone marro…

Lorelai

I was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) when I was . Throughout my entire cancer journey, I had a lot of people in my corner. But what I fou…

LLS advocates helped North Carolina expand Medicaid

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper just signed Medicaid expansion into law, following years of advocacy from LLS volunteers and staff. Once it takes effec…

Suggested Reading - A Brave Kid’s Guide to Lymphoma

Charlie is a curious kid facing a big challenge: lymphoma. With so many questions swirling in his mind, Charlie finds a friend in Cobi, the super smar…

Christal

My brother was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in September and passed away in April , his senior year of high school and less than…

Translational Discovery in Peripheral T-Cell Lymphomas

Peripheral lymphomas (PTCLs) are poorly understood and patients with PTCL are underserved by current therapies. The most common subtypes (among >)…

Camdon

My name is Camdon Cherry. I was hours away from graduating with a BS in microbiology from Oklahoma State University when I was diagnosed with acute l…

Adolescent & Young Adult Cancer Awareness Week: Free Support & Financial Resources from The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society for Blood Cancer Patients, Survivors, Families & Caregivers

Ben

Our journey started when we took our daughter skiing. She had never been before, fell several times, but got back up and kept going. We noticed after …

Janet

My caregiver journey began in , when my husband found a lump on his neck and was diagnosed with a rare form of lymphoma. After being admitted to the …

Bob

I was diagnosed with AML on April , at the age of . I was married with three young boys, my youngest not yet one year old. I was a commissioned sales…

Kennetha

I found out about The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) through a peer at Brockport College where I attend the Healthcare Administration BSN program. …

Jessica

Jess Meyer began volunteering with The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) in February . Jess is currently pursuing her Patient Advocacy certificate a…

Online Chats

Coronavirus () Chat for Patients and Caregivers We are holding an online chat to provide support and an opportunity to connect during these unexpec…

Exercise for blood cancer patients

Table of contents:​​Exercise for Blood Cancer Patients​Why is being physically active important for blood cancer patients?​Goals of an exercise progra…

Donna

The year was quite a year for us. It was the year of cancer. No one ever really prepares themselves for the diagnosis of cancer, and when you're told…

Shelley

Shelley was diagnosed with lymphoma in September of after finding a lump behind her ear. Testing showed she was in stage and had a tumor in her lar…

Philip

In September , I was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). Initially, I did not require treatment, staying in the “watch and wait” period…

A phase 1 study of CBX-250, a TCR-mimetic antibody, in patients with AML, MDS or CMML

In September , TAP made an equity investment in Crossbow Therapeutics to "Support Clinical Development of in Relapsed/Refractory AML, MDS and CMML."C…

Jeremiah

Hi, my name is Jeremiah. I was diagnosed with multiple myeloma (MM) in October after suffering from the most unusual and excruciating pain and physic…

Danyele

I have received tons of support from Blood Cancer United, including financial assistance and educational workbooks, and I have attended two wonderful …

Miguel

Miguel was diagnosed with lymphoma in . He was an active, healthy man all his life so this came as a total shock. We didn't know what to expect or wh…