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Large granular lymphocytic (LGL) leukemia

What is large granular lymphocytic (LGL) leukemia? Large granular lymphocytic (LGL) leukemia is a type of chronic leukemia affecting white blood cells…

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Acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL)

APL is a unique subtype of acute myeloid leukemia (AML). It is considered the most curable form of adult leukemia.

Blood Cancer

5 Essential Facts You Should Know About Leukemia

5 Essential Facts You Should Know About Leukemia

September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is increasing awareness about the urgency to find cures for blood …

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Is Leukemia Genetic?

Is Leukemia Genetic?

Table of contentsIs leukemia genetic?Genetic vs. hereditaryThe role of genesGenetic diseaseHereditary diseaseGenes cause hereditary leukemiaRisk facto…

Predisposing factors to leukemia

Predisposing factors to leukemia

Table of contents:Predisposing Factors to LeukemiaLeukemia CausesGenetic MutationsIs Leukemia Hereditary?Causes of Leukemia in AdultsCauses of Leukemi…

The History of Leukemia

The History of Leukemia

Table of contentsHistory of LeukemiaFirst Studies of Blood and the Origin of LeukemiaEarly Leukemia DiscoveriesEarly Leukemia ClassificationEarly Leuk…

“Stages” of Leukemia: Understanding Classification and Progression

“Stages” of Leukemia: Understanding Classification and Progression

Table of contentsStages of Leukemia Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) Chronic Mye…

Leukemia vs. lymphoma: What you need to know

Leukemia vs. lymphoma: What you need to know

Table of contentsLeukemia vs. Lymphoma: What You Need to KnowWhat Is Leukemia?Organs Affected by LeukemiaWhat Is Lymphoma?Organs Affected by LymphomaD…

What causes acute myeloid leukemia?

What causes acute myeloid leukemia?

Table of contents: What causes acute myeloid leukemia?What is AML?Role of bone marrow and white blood cellsHow leukemia interferes with blood cell cou…

Treating Acute Leukemias: Blood Cancer United-NMDP Project ECHO Series

Live, interactive, case based discussion with audience input - free CME/CE series CLICK HERE TO PARTICIPATE Session : Rapid Diagnosis, Risk Stratifi…

Ursuline Academy's Laps for Leukemia

Ursuline Academy's Laps for Leukemia

Ursuline Academy's Laps for Leukemia

Ursuline Academy's Laps for Leukemia

Holding onto hope: Living with chronic lymphocytic leukemia

Holding onto hope: Living with chronic lymphocytic leukemia

Table of contents:​​Living with CLL: symptoms, treatment, & support​What is CLL​CLL stages​CLL symptomsCLL testing and diagnosis​CLL treatmentPrognosi…

Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML): Current Strategies & Insights

Join us for a free webinar covering the latest information for patients and caregivers.To register by phone, call () -.Topics CoveredWe invite you to …

Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)

Over the past years, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) has invested more than $ million to accelerate pioneering research in chronic lymphocytic …

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Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) research

The survival rate for a child with leukemia years ago was a dismal %, but with the advent of combination chemotherapy as standard of care in the 196…

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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's New Chief Scientific Officer Excited about What's Next in Blood Cancer Research

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's New Chief Scientific Officer Excited about What's Next in Blood Cancer Research

Lore Gruenbaum, Ph.D., was promoted to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) following the retirement of longtime CSO…

A Discussion on Strategies for New Therapies and Evolving Care in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)

Event Details Wednesday, November , : PM – : PM ET12: PM – : PM CT11: AM – : PM MT10: AM – : AM PT Program Slides:Download FormatLive Inte…

New Study Shows 9/11 Responders Have Higher Rates of Leukemia

New Study Shows 9/11 Responders Have Higher Rates of Leukemia

All / responders put their own lives at risk to save others from the events that occurred at the World Trade Center (WTC) on September , , in New York…

Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) research

Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is an aggressive, disease in which the immature blood cells do not develop properly and grow uncontrollably. The AML ce…

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Leukemia & Lymphoma Patient Support Group

The group will address specific issues related to a blood cancer diagnosis and will provide an opportunity for attendees to discuss concerns, anxietie…

Leukemia & Lymphoma Patient Support Group

The group will address specific issues related to a blood cancer diagnosis and will provide an opportunity for attendees to discuss concerns, anxietie…

Leukemia & Lymphoma Support Group - Arlington Heights

The group will address specific issues related to a blood cancer diagnosis and will provide an opportunity for attendees to discuss concerns, anxietie…

Leukemia & Lymphoma Support Group - Arlington Heights

The group will address specific issues related to a blood cancer diagnosis and will provide an opportunity for attendees to discuss concerns, anxietie…