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Firefighters and blood cancer risk
Firefighters are at an increased risk for blood cancer because of smoke and chemical exposure in the line of duty. There are steps to take to reduce t…
Infections, low blood counts, and iron overload in young adults
Blood cancer treatment can make patients susceptible to low blood counts and infections, which may be serious and difficult to treat.
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Pain in young adults
Pain assessment is an important part of any medical evaluation, and pain management is an important part of your care.
Caring for your child during treatment
Prepare your home, plan for hospital stays, and set healthy routines for sleep, nutrition, and hygiene for a child undergoing blood cancer treatment.
Lumbar puncture (Spinal tap)
What is a lumbar puncture? A lumbar puncture, also known as a spinal tap, is used to collect the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) surrounding the brain and s…
Lymph node aspiration and biopsy
A lymph node aspiration is a type of biopsy procedure. These procedures are used to detect cancer cells in lymph nodes. The tissue sample that can be …
Caring for Kids and Adolescents Workbook
This free workbook includes information about caring for your child, treatment options, school, nutrition, financial and legal issues, and more.
Heart, kidneys, liver and lung function
Some cancer treatments can affect the function of your heart, kidneys, liver, and lungs. Your doctor will monitor you closely for any adverse effects.
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) Diagnosis
An accurate diagnosis for CLL is important in order to estimate the disease’s progression and determine the appropriate treatment.
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) Treatment
While there is no cure, there are several approaches and treatments that chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) specialists can use to help manage CLL.
Eva
At 19 after a visit to the ER in the middle of the night, she was diagnosed with NHL. Surgery not being an option, she started chemo. Through the grue…
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Suggested reading
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Blood Cancer United National Patient Registry
A project of the Michael J. Garil Patient Data Collective
Sunbelt Rentals Announces Partnership with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society to Help Blood Cancer Patients and Their Families
The five-year partnership agreement names Sunbelt Rentals as the National Presenting Partner for LLS’s philanthropic program Student Visionaries of th…
Barclays Ajay Kataria is on a Mission to End Blood Cancer
Congratulations to Ajay Kataria, Head of BARX FX Sales, Americas, who was just awarded the ‘Citizenship Achievement of the Year – Americas’ at Barclay…
Breaking Data Presented at ASCO 2024 Showcase Breadth of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Therapy Acceleration Program Impact on Key Blood Cancer Research
RYE BROOK, N.Y., May 30, 2024 – Four companies supported by The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Therapy Acceleration Program (LLS TAP) are presenting new …
Bringing Light to The Darkness of Cancer: BeiGene Named National Partner of Survivorship and Hope for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light The Night
no-float 100 Rye Brook, NY, March 12, 2024 – The Leukemia & Lympho…
Subaru Partners with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society for 8th Year to Share Warmth, Love and Relief with Patients Facing Cancer
100 Rye Brook, N.Y. – June 1, 2023 – Subaru of America, Inc. today announced that it will rene…