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3 Things You Might Like to Know About Being Newly Diagnosed
A cancer diagnosis is a pivotal moment in a person’s lifetime. From that point forward, it’s a part of who you are. It shapes how you think about the…
Why our health equity grants are more important than ever before
For 40 years, I’ve poured my life into fighting cancer. Working alongside doctors, nurses, social workers, researchers—and of course patients and thei…
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Making Treatment Decisions
Adults living with blood cancer must make decisions about treatment, family, work or school and finances. If your child has been diagnosed, you must m…
From office to Andes: Blood Cancer United CFO takes the mission to new heights
JR Miller at Palomani Pass, the highest point on the Ausangate trek in Peru at 5,200 meters (17,060 feet)After 25 years of service to The Leukemia & L…
Living Well with Blood Cancer - Tampa
PLEASE JOIN US FOR THIS FREE, IN-PERSON EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR THE BLOOD CANCER COMMUNITY! REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.There is not a one size fits all nu…
Childhood and Young Adult Resources
On this Page: Resources for Children, Young Adults and Parents Resources for Healthcare Professionals Resources for Children, Young Adult…
Navigating your blood cancer care
Navigating a blood cancer diagnosis isn’t always simple or straightforward—but we’re here to guide you through it. Whether you’re newly diagnosed, in …
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The Immune System and Blood Cancer: 4 Things You Need to Know
Immunotherapy uses the power of the immune system to treat blood cancer. Today it is a standard treatment that has a profound effect in some blood can…
Ushering In a New Era of Pediatric Blood Cancer Treatment and Care
We caught up with Gwen Nichols, MD, Chief Medical Officer at The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), to share the progress we’re making to bring cures …
Predisposing factors to leukemia
Table of contents:Predisposing Factors to LeukemiaLeukemia CausesGenetic MutationsIs Leukemia Hereditary?Causes of Leukemia in AdultsCauses of Leukemi…
Champions in myeloma research, Part 2: A conversation with Suzanne Lentzsch, M.D., Ph.D.
To commemorate both Myeloma Awareness Month and Women’s History Month during March, I’ve been talking with LLS-funded women scientists who are driving…
Helping Survivors Lead Longer Better Lives
Late last year I had the privilege of attending a special screening of the documentary American Symphony. The film chronicles the experiences of write…
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Financial Relief Fund Commits Over $1 Million in Direct Support to Blood Cancer Patients Impacted by Hurricanes Fiona & Ian
Rye Brook, NY – October 6, 2022 – In the wake of the destruction caused by Hurricane Fiona and Hurricane Ian, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) an…
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Living Well with Blood Cancer - Rio Grande Valley
Please join us for this free, in-person education program for the blood cancer community! Registration is required.Blood cancer can be different for o…
What Is Blood Cancer?
Table of ContentsWhat Is Blood Cancer?Types of Blood CancerLeukemiaAcute vs. Chronic LeukemiaLymphomaMultiple MyelomaMyeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN…
A New CAR-T Approval Brings Hope for Mantle Cell Lymphoma Patients
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced its approval for a breakthrough treatment that will bring the promise of immunotherapy and…
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…
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Lymphoma diagnosis, survival rate by age, prognosis, and treatment
Table of contents:What is Hodgkin lymphoma? Organs affected by Hodgkin lymphomaHodgkin lymphoma symptoms and early signsWhat is non-Hodgkin lymphoma?O…
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Why We Love Nurses (And You Should Too!)
It makes sense that at diagnosis and throughout treatment, someone diagnosed with a blood cancer will look around them for answers or support. Family…
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…
FDA Approves First CAR T-Immunotherapy for Relapsed/Refractory Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced approval of brexucabtagene autoleucel (Tecartus®) as the first and only CAR T-cell trea…
Blood cancers that cause high monocytes: Understanding the connection
Table of contents:What are monocytes?Monocyte rangesWhat causes monocyte levels to be higher than expected?What blood cancers cause high monocytes?…
MY FIRST 100 DAYS AS LLS PRESIDENT & CEO
Dear Friends, I’m just over 100 days into my new role as President & CEO of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) and I want to take this moment…
Practicing Self-Advocacy During My PTCL Journey
The LLS Blog invites Aaron, who was diagnosed with peripheral T-cell lymphoma (PTCL), to share his reflections on becoming a self-advocate throughout …