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Lauren

At the age of , I was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). I immediately started undergoing treatment which initially consisted of intense ind…

Understanding AML vs. ALL: Navigating the complex field

Table of contents: Understanding AML vs. ALL: Navigating the complex fieldSimilarities and differences between AML and ALLCauses and risk factors: Und…

Lolo

Lolo was a happy and active - when she was diagnosed with pediatric acute myelocytic leukemia (AML) in December . She spent the next six months at Chi…

Yesenia

My name is Yesenia and this is my story. I began my first semester of university in fall . While I was away for college I started experiencing some sy…

Mary

My story started when I retired a year ago after years at one place. It was a job I loved with my customers, but it was accompanied by stress. I had …

Watch and Wait

Watch and wait involves closely monitoring a patient's condition without giving any treatment until symptoms appear or change. Some people can manage …

Brianna

"He was the king of positivity" is what Dr. McCarthy at Roswell Park said to me the day after my Dad passed away from complications of GVHD or diseas…

Avery

When I was a senior in high school, my life changed forever. In my senior year, playing my last season of basketball and gearing up to play college so…

Caitlin

These are the words that I used on my fundraising page to begin to tell the story about my Dad and the strength he endured until his very last breath!…

Richard

“I have lost my hero, I have lost my friend, but for you, my darling, I would do it all again.”I feel so blessed to have had the joy of meeting her an…

Megan

Seven years ago I was years old and a freshman in college. I could not have been more proud of myself. I had a . GPA, I joined the cheerleading team …

Whitney

I am delighted to be a new member of the Clinical Trial Support Center team at The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS)! After eight years as a clinical …

Maria

My son, AJ, was diagnosed with leukemia on September , , and from then on, our life changed. AJ had bumps, turns, and stops during his treatment, but …

Reimagining care: Top takeaways from the TIME 100 Health Leadership Forum

I recently had the honor of speaking at the TIME Health Leadership Forum in New York City. The event brought together a variety of healthcare experts…

Tom

Hello Friends — this is my leukemia journey, For those of you who don’t know me, my entire -year teaching career was spent with - year olds. I’ve alwa…

Beth

Shortly after Thanksgiving of , I started feeling sick and extremely weak. By late January of , I was diagnosed with stage IV aggressive Burkitt’s lym…

Diane

I’m Diane. I moved from Nigeria to the United States in with my husband and son to pursue my Ph.D. in Journalism and Communication at the University …

Anubha

I experienced extreme nausea and slight shortness of breath for a week prior to being diagnosed with acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL), clots in my l…

Tempus and Blood Cancer United® Announce Collaboration to Develop One Of the Largest Pediatric Acute Myeloid Leukemia Real-World Data Registries

Part of the Blood Cancer United Dare to Dream Project, the collaboration serves a dual purpose: empowering patients with their data and information r…

Clear Channel Outdoor and Blood Cancer United Team Up on Billboard Campaign to Reach More People Affected by Blood Cancer

Campaign Introduces The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s New Name, Blood Cancer United, to Engage More Communities and Increase Awareness of Blood Cancer

Suggested Reading - How Do We Tell the Children? A Step-by-Step Guide for Helping Children Two to Teen Cope When Someone Dies

This classic guide helps adults, as well as children, cope with the impact and aftermath of traumatic events. Timely advice is offered, not only to p…

The Impossible Choice: The Role of Insurance Design on Financial Toxicity and Access to Care for Individuals with Blood Cancer

The overall goal of this project is to understand the role of insurance design on financial toxicity and access to care among individuals with blood c…

Matthew

Our Matthew was first diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in August at the age of . He relapsed with ALL in December and underwent his…

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

LLS, advocates celebrate major state policy wins for patients

While Congress meets , state legislatures typically meet only in the first half of the year. The start of the summer generally marks the end of the st…