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Amy
It was July , I got up and went for a quick morning jog before work. It’s Iowa, it was hot and humid, but I was unusually winded after that jog. I fig…
Advancing the therapeutic landscape for Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia (CMML)
CMML is a universally lethal blood cancer characterized by increased monocytes (a type of white blood cell) in the peripheral blood and abnormal appea…
Targeting Leukemia Stem Cells with the Novel Antibody Drug Conjugate
To improve the cure rate of patients suffering from acute myeloid leukemia (AML), our study aims to target resistant leukemia stem cells by developing…
Chase
Meet Chase. Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) survivor. When Chase was just months old, he was diagnosed with ALL. Chase's treatment of chemotherapy…
American Society of Hematology (ASH)
To further the understanding, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disorders affecting the blood, bone marrow, and the immunologic, hemostatic and …
Gisenia
In October , Gisenia Reyes heard the words "You have cancer." Diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), an aggressive type of blood cancer. She imm…
Carson
In October , after a few months of asymptomatic fevers, joint pain, and extreme irritability, Carson was admitted to the University of Virginia Childr…
Look Good Feel Better
To teach beauty techniques to people with cancer to help them manage the side effects of treatment and to help them find a sense of support, confiden…
National LGBT Cancer Network
To improve the lives of LGBT cancer survivors and those at risk by educating the LGBT community about increased cancer risks and the importance of scr…
Caysen
Caysen was ½ years old when he was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) on August , . Caysen's baby sister was born on August , , and so …
Balancing fiscal responsibility with saving and improving lives
Table of contents:Balancing Fiscal Responsibility with Saving and Improving LivesThe LLS Bold Goal: Accelerate Progress in Blood CancerLLS’s role in p…
Joseph
On May , , my son Joseph was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma, and so our journey began. We were blessed with so much love and support throughout his t…
Suggested Reading - ACS Complete Guide to Nutrition for Cancer Survivors: Eating Well, Staying Well During and After Cancer
Written for consumers, patients, and families seeking reliable information about nutritional support for people with cancer, this comprehensive guide …
Suggested Reading - Voices of Cancer
Voices of Cancer offers a candid look into the world of a cancer patient, informed by Lynda’s own story (as a Mantle Cell Lymphoma patient) and conver…
Amanda
Amanda was a Woman of the Year candidate this past spring, raising over $, for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). She is a multiple myelom…
Suggested Reading - Coping with Cancer DBT Skills
This compassionate book presents dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), a proven psychological intervention that Marsha M. Linehan developed specifically…
Identification of novel therapeutic strategies for aggressive subtypes of CTCL
In this proposal, the Choi lab is investigating mechanisms that underlie aggressive forms of T cell lymphoma. They have found a gene mutation that is …
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 …
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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…
Support Resources
Eileen
To say that I have always been daddy's little girl would be the biggest understatement. Everything from school dances to projects in the garage, I cou…
Savanna
Hi! My name is Savanna. I am years old, and I am a 2x Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) survivor. After being sick for nearly a year and half my freshman year at…
Chrissy
My name is Chrissy, approximately, a year ago I had kidney stones and went to hospital for treatment. They sent me for scans and the CT scan showed a …
Stories
Jacqueline
After a year of misdiagnoses, I was diagnosed with stage Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) on Valentine's Day when I was years old. I had to take medical leave…
Dana
I was diagnosed with stage lymphoma (NHL) in January . I was lucky enough to get into City of Hope which is about minutes from my house. I received…
Stories
A. Timothy
In , I was playing baseball in high school as a freshman, playing second base. A bully made a hit and ran from first to second base, tackling me. I go…