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Kristen

In the fall of , Kristen Comer noticed her energy level wasn't as high as it had been, but she thought nothing of it. It wasn’t until the fall of whe…

David

On June , , - David Stim visited his pediatrician's office to have a routine school physical. During the exam, the nurse practitioner noticed an enlar…

Gary

Gary Streit was diagnosed with lymphoma in April. He began chemo therapy right away at Roswell Park. After six rounds of chemotherapy, a great suppor…

Joshua

In May of my husband Josh was experiencing abdominal pains. He was so sick with nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. He went to see his doctor and was tol…

Grayton

I am Grayton Bliss and I am a survivor! I was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in December , at four years old. Today, I am years old and …

Baron & Budd Scholarship Program

To offer scholarships to college students to honor the legacy of mesothelioma cancer patients Students will be required to submit a written essa…

Angel Flight West

To provide free, air travel for children and adults with serious medical conditions and other compelling needs. Professionals may request assis…

The Patient Story

To humanize every cancer diagnosis by helping to improve quality of life and health outcomes. Provides cancer survivors a chance to share their …

MPN Cancer Connection

To empower patients to better understand their disease and treatment options; to improve patient care Provides information about the MPNs such a…

New Study Demonstrates Burdensome Cost of Blood Cancer Care

Rye Brook, NY (Oct. , ) – The costs to treat a blood cancer are higher than costs for other cancers, and the costs incurred by a patient diagnosed wit…

Robert

I was diagnosed on August , with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). I was told at that time that I would not survive the next week.Well, at years old, I …

Zach

Zach Guillot was a normal, healthy, kid when he was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) at age five. Zach endured multiple rounds of inten…

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…

Maddox

Maddox's journey began in October when he first started showing signs of being sick at just three years old. He had a tummy ache one day and a few b…

Paula

My Cancer Story/Journey so far:I was diagnosed years ago at age with low grade indolent B cell follicular lymphoma.I went for a routine colonoscopy …

Safety Tips for LLS Community

While we welcome free discussion and supportive connection on LLS Community, safety is very important to us. We would like to take a moment to share s…

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Honors Dr. Sherie Morrison

On Wednesday, November , The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society California Southland Chapter held a dinner to honor Dr. Sherie Morrison, a preeminent researc…

Natasha & Cindy

My first day of treatment was on July , , at UCLA Medical. That's where I met Natasha. I was a bit nervous going in and not knowing what to expect so …

Who Gives Care To The Caregiver?

Topics Covered We invite you to learn more about: Who is considered a caregiver The role of a caregiver How to care for a cancer patient careg…

Team IMPACT

To connect children facing serious and chronic illnesses with college teams, forming bonds and outcomes Staff and team members build relations…

Survivors Share Holiday Words of Wisdom

The holiday season is here! The holidays can pose challenges for patients and families. Patients may not feel well enough to participate in festivitie…

#ASH18: Beating AML

Sunday marked a significant milestone for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) and the patients we help. Here at the 60th American Society of Hematol…

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