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A guide to Blood Cancer Awareness Month

Hope. When times are tough, it’s often hope people look for. We want things to work out, to see reasons to keep going. You hear “hope” a lot in conjun…

Kendra

I first learned of Blood Cancer United when I participated in a Team in Training (TNT) event to walk a half marathon in San Francisco in October . My …

Erica

As you can see, she's the beauty in the grey sweatshirt, mi amor. My daughter Erica survived leukemia, she was diagnosed when she was only two years o…

Miguel

Miguel was diagnosed with lymphoma (NHL) in early . He was an active, healthy man his entire life, so this diagnosis came as a total shock. Both he a…

Behind the breakthroughs: A conversation with Carol Gallagher, PharmD

When you hear the word breakthrough, you might imagine a single eureka moment—a discovery that suddenly changes everything. But in blood cancer resear…

Why Monthly Giving Matters

Giving regularly over time = giving patients and survivors the chance for more time. Monthly giving really deserves more credit—credit as a predictab…

Meet The Researcher: Dr. Christopher R. Flowers

Our “Meet the Researcher” series shares what outstanding researchers are working on, the incredible impact they are making in the fight against blood…

Living Fully with Cancer: Intimacy, confidence and connection for older adults

This program explores how cancer and aging together can impact intimacy, confidence, and connection. Sage Bolte, PhD, of the Inova Health Foundation s…

Ushering In a New Era of Pediatric Blood Cancer Treatment and Care

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 % of pediatric cancer cases? In fact, nearly , childre…

Navigating Connection with Cancer: Sexuality, dating and identity for young adults

This program focuses on how cancer can affect intimacy, identity, and relationships for young adults. Sage Bolte, PhD, of the Inova Health Foundation …

More Than 5 Million New Yorkers Are Getting "In-Network" Access to Top Cancer Centers

5 Reasons why I’m grateful for LLS Volunteers

It’s National Volunteer Week, and I want to thank all our LLS volunteers for the time, energy, and commitment you give to our organization in service …

Zach

It was , and besides the obvious chaos in the world, at that time my life was going great. My business was thriving, I had just gotten engaged, and my…

Armaan

In January , Armaan celebrated his 5th birthday. He was tested for anemia a few days later at the urging of his pediatrician as he looked a little pa…

Sexual health and intimacy

Although not always discussed, sexual health and intimacy are an important part of your , even after a cancer diagnosis. Please note: If you have expe…

Sexual health and intimacy for young adults

As a young adult you may be dating, in a relationship, or married. Cancer can make navigating romantic relationships complicated.Dating when you have …

Alexandra

Blood cancer has touched my life in ways both close and profound. I have seen the emotional, physical, and mental toll it takes not only on those diag…

Volunteers: The Engine Powering LLS’s Mission

I was always aware that volunteers with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) drive impact for blood cancer patients and families. But it wasn’t until…

Lauren

After being diagnosed Hodgkin lymphoma at age , my battle with cancer led to a very unexpected journey in my life: becoming an author. I’m very gratef…

Melanie

In I was first diagnosed with Hodgkins lymphoma, I had a months treatment and got into remission, after years the doctors told me that I had a rela…

Predisposing factors to leukemia

Table of contents:Predisposing Factors to LeukemiaLeukemia CausesGenetic MutationsIs Leukemia Hereditary?Causes of Leukemia in AdultsCauses of Leukemi…

Signs that myelofibrosis is progressing: What to watch for

Table of contents:Signs that myelofibrosis is progressingRecognizing early and advancing signs of myelofibrosisWhat your doctor looks forTreatment imp…

The hills I have climbed

Shock. Grief. Needing support from your community. Costs of medication, doctors’ appointments, treatment. These are all common with a blood ca…

Joy

In May , I was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), a rare and aggressive blood cancer. A total shock since I was in good health in so many wa…