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Jamie
In , I was looking for a new challenge. I’d always been an athlete, but I was feeling out of shape and wanted to do something that mattered. One day, …
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Radiation therapy
Radiation therapy, also known as “radiotherapy,” uses high energy or other types of radiation to kill cancer cells. While most blood cancers cannot b…
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Radiation therapy for young adults
Radiation therapy, also known as “radiotherapy,” uses high energy or other types of radiation to kill cancer cells. While most blood cancers cannot b…
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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…
Chemo Angels
To offer support and encouragement to cancer patients in treatment Volunteers send cards and uplifting messages to cancer patients via postal ma…
Tony
My experience with Blood Cancer United left a lasting impact on me, both personally and emotionally. Witnessing the compassion, advocacy, and unwaveri…
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Georgia
Today I would like to give thanks to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society now Blood Cancer United. With the fantastic staff, and volunteers we have truly c…
Targeting HSP70 to Immune Effector Cells to Overcome the Immune Suppressive Myeloma Microenvironment
Development of a strong immune response requires coordinated action of the innate and adaptive parts of the immune system, but cancer cells alter the…
Olivia
I was diagnosed with classic Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) in at the age of . It changed my whole world; suddenly, my schedule was packed with various appoin…
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Brauer
Being a recipient of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Scholarship for Blood Cancer Survivors is allowing me to continue my education and pursue…
Daniel
On October , after complaining of excruciating pain in his back, we took our year old son Jack to see the pediatrician. He checked him out and told …
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LLS Celebrates Random Acts of Light Day to Bring Light to the Darkness of Cancer
National Movement to Support Cancer Patients and Survivors Kicks off on June 13View full multimedia release here.
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Launches New Initiative to Halt the Progression of Myeloid Blood Cancers
White Plains, NY (October , ) - The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society has initiated a program to fund research projects seeking to better understand and, ul…
LLS Recognizes Eric Cohen, of Life with Cancer, as 2013 Hematology/Oncology Nurse of the Year
LLS Recognizes Eric Cohen, of Life with Cancer, as Hematology/Oncology Nurse of the Year Washington, D.C. - The National Capital Area Chapter of The …
LLS Is Driving Progress To Ease The Pain Of High Cancer Care Costs For Patients
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Two Wheels, One Goal: Cyclists Gear Up to Help Cancer Patients Live Longer Better Lives
America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride in Lake Tahoe is the ride of a lifetime. For those affected by blood cancer, it can be lifesaving.
Skies Across North America to Light Up This Fall in Support of Blood Cancer Patients
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society kicks off philanthropic campaign Light The Night; communities nationwide encouraged to learn why awareness and support…
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New Study Shows Most Blood Cancer Patients Benefit from an Additional COVID-19 Vaccine Dose
More than one in two patients with blood cancers produced antibodies to a third dose of vaccine despite having no detectable antibodies after the fi…
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Olympic Athletes Join The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's "Shred For Red" Event to Fight Blood Cancer
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FDA Approval of New CAR T-Cell Therapy Further Solidifies Immunotherapy as a Mainstay in Cancer Treatment
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced approval of a new CAR treatment for adult patients with certain forms of relapsed/refract…
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Olivia
Olivia was diagnosed with stage Burkitt lymphoma (BL) shortly after her 4th birthday and after her baby sister was born.It began when she was too wea…
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…
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Immunotherapy
Immunotherapy, also called biological therapy, utilizes your own immune system to fight cancer. It generally results in fewer side effects than chemo…
TLC Tender Loving Care
To help women cope during and after cancer treatment by providing wigs and other hair loss products, as well as mastectomy products, all at affordable…
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 …