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Keana

Hello, my name is Keana. I am years old, and I was born in Columbus Ohio. I was born with a rare heart condition called “hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.…

Kelly

This is a photo of my best friend and I -- my Grandma Smiley and I. Grandma Smiley was first diagnosed with Leukemia in . Until just recently she was …

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Camdon

My name is Camdon Cherry. I was hours away from graduating with a BS in microbiology from Oklahoma State University when I was diagnosed with acute l…

Lilian

My name is Lillian and I'm years old I have a Alp leukemia. I went into the hospital on July23rd and didn't come out of it until August 2nd then I re…

A patient receiving treatment for blood cancer is lying in a hospital bed with an IV line connected to the arm. A healthcare professional stands beside the bed holding a blood product bag. Medical equipment, including infusion pumps, is visible in the background.

Matt

I’ve lived a mostly normal years on this earth. A life filled with wonderful academics, Division athletics (pole vault), financial internships, and …

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Living with Acute Leukemia

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Michele

Bald is beautiful. Words and looks can be truly powerful. Positivity can change one’s opinion and most important of all, people. Surround yourself wit…

A phase 1 study of CB-010, a CRISPR-edited allogeneic CAR-T targeting CD19, in patients with B-cell NHL

In February , LLS made an equity investment in Caribou Biosciences to support "A Phase , Multicenter, Study of , a Allogeneic Cell Therapy in Pati…

A person stands proudly beside a bright red event sign that reads “Congrats JRTstrong!” at an outdoor gathering, wearing a blue “JRTstrong” shirt and athletic gear under a canopy. The open field and display tables behind them create a warm, supportive atmosphere, reflecting the strength, community, and heartfelt determination that surround those honoring and supporting lives affected by blood cancer.

Jill

On October , , I got news that changed my life. On March , , I got the call I had been hoping for — I am in remission! I had not planned on sharing th…

Stories

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Freia

Freia was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) at the age of . She and her family had just landed in Denmark for a family vacation when h…

Stanley

Stanley was only months old when he was diagnosed. He was a happy and healthy baby boy. Showing no previous symptoms or signs of sickness, Stanley w…

Shushan

Two weeks after my high school graduation, I received a diagnosis of stage IIB Hodgkin lymphoma (HL). I had been coughing and breathless for weeks, an…

NMDP

To create an opportunity for all patients to receive the blood, marrow, or umbilical cord blood transplant they need; to provide free support, informa…

A blood cancer patient stands in a driveway at sunset holding a road bike, wearing a helmet, cycling jersey, and shorts, with a white pickup truck and suburban homes in the background, conveying strength, activity, and determination.

Philip

In September , I was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). Initially, I did not require treatment, staying in the “watch and wait” period…

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Be The Match

To create an opportunity for all patients to receive the blood, marrow, or umbilical cord blood transplant they need; to provide free support, informa…

Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) treatment

In general, the goal of treatment is to destroy as many lymphoma cells as possible and to induce a complete remission. Complete remission means that a…

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Dixie

I was diagnosed with lymphoma (NHL) in when I developed a lump under my left chin line. They removed the lump, and then I went through radiation the…

Armaan

In January , Armaan celebrated his 5th birthday. He was tested for anemia a few days later at the urging of his pediatrician as he looked a little pa…

Shaun

On November , , after three scary trips to the emergency room for excruciating back pain within two weeks, I was diagnosed with Philadelphia acute ly…

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 , – In the wake of the destruction caused by Hurricane Fiona and Hurricane Ian, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) announc…

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Study from The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Shows COVID-19 Vaccine Is Safe but 25% Of Blood Cancer Patients Do Not Produce Detectable Antibodies

About : blood cancer patients fail to produce detectable antibodies after vaccination with results varying substantially by type of blood cancer, acc…

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