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Brianna

My name is Brianna and this is my story. When I was eleven, I was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). I went through years of chemothe…

Roberto

In the fall of , I was living my dream. I had just finished my freshman year at NYU, where I was studying musical theater. I was living in the East Vi…

Be Your Own Advocate

The Be Your Own Advocate (BYOA) Patient Guide is a free resource for patients and their families to help them navigate their cancer diagnosis and trea…

LLS position on racial injustice

Many of our volunteers are aware of our position on racial injustice, and diversity and inclusion, and have seen our national social media posts in su…

Momcology

To help empower, inform, and heal caregivers of children diagnosed with cancer through peer support and programs. Provides online communities f…

Celebrating Survivorship: Julie Pasco

Make-A-Wish International

To grant the wishes of children with medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. Every wish experience is dr…

Celebrating Survivorship: Katherine Albert

Hello! My name is Katherine and I was diagnosed in January with Stage IV classical Hodgkin's Lymphoma. My diagnosis came after months of fatigue and …

Chairman & Kellenyi Awards

Kellenyi Award In , LLS lost one of our most dedicated volunteers, John Kellenyi, to cancer. John was a lifelong philanthropist supporting LLS for al…

Honored Heroes

Becoming an Honored Hero is a meaningful way for patients, survivors, and their families to support LLS's mission. Stories of strength and courage wil…

Additional resources for children and teens

Resources for children, teens, and caregiversMaterials to order or downloadPublications (Booklets)Stars Will Twinkle, The Sun Will ShineDaniel's Story…

Savanna

Savanna age Leukemia Survivor After experiencing severe fatigue and back and leg pain, her parents took Savanna to the local urgent care facility. T…

Joey

Joey age Burkitt's Leukemia Survivor After receiving chemotherapy for Burkitt's Leukemia, Joey went into remission. He has a wonderful outlook on l…

Daniya

Daniya age Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Survivor Daniya had been sleeping more than usual and a normal pediatric revealed that she had acute lympho…

Garrett

Garrett age

A Message From Dr. Louis J. DeGennaro, President and CEO of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

One of the things that I value most about leading The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is seeing our talented, dedicated and relentless staff and vol…

Kiersten

When I was weeks pregnant, I found a lump on my neck. Doctors couldn't test anything until after my son was born. In February of , my happy and he…

Doug

In July , my defibrillator fired while I was at a diner. Upon testing at the hospital I found out I have acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL). Much to m…

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Announces Board of Directors Officer Appointments and Welcomes Four New Members

RYE BROOK, NY, July , - The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) announced today National Board Officer appointments and four new members to its Nationa…

An Emerging Target for Myeloma Therapy Could Prove a Game-Changer

Update: In November , the manufacturer (GSK) announced that it had begun a process to withdraw belantamab (Blenrep®) from the U.S. market. However, p…

Patience

We were clobbered, like every patient, every family, who gets clobbered with a diagnosis. In our healthy, brilliant - son came home to discover t…

Celebrating Diversity Fueled High School Students to Break Fundraising Records for Cancer Cures

(RYE BROOK, NY, July , ) - The effects of the pandemic are far reaching, and high school students are among those whose lives are being . Not only is…

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…

Liesel

In July of my life was flipped upside down when I was diagnosed with stage Hodgkin’s lymphoma. The disease was further complicated by a tumor in my …