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5 Ways to Support Blood Cancer Patients
Have you ever Googled, “what to do for someone with cancer”? Have you felt helpless or frustrated when trying to think of something meaningful to offe…
Finding strength together: Emotional support for families facing cancer
Table of contents:Finding strength together: Emotional support for families facing cancerUnderstanding the emotional impact of cancer on familiesHow …
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Hematologic Malignancies: Strength Through Blood Cancer
Program details:At this year’s 3rd Annual Hematology Malignancies Conference, patients and families are invited to hear from Moffitt Physical Therapis…
From Surviving to Thriving
Join us for a free, in person education program for the blood cancer community. Registration is required.About the programLife after blood cancer can …
Count on LLS this Blood Cancer Awareness Month
Close your eyes. Think of . million people. It’s hard, right? . million would fill every seat in approximately pro football stadiums. An average city…
Blood Cancers and Our Community - Baltimore Education and Health Fair
A FREE EDUCATIONAL EVENTCome join us for a day of information and resources! During this event, you will hear from an expert speaker on ways to better…
Navigating Survivorship: Finding Balance through Stress Management & Emotional Well-Being
Program details:Experiencing a blood cancer diagnosis can come with a great deal of stress and anxiety. No matter where you are in your cancer journey…
Living Well with Blood Cancer - Rio Grande Valley
Please join us for this free, education program for the blood cancer community! Registration is required.Blood cancer can be different for older adul…
Welcome to Blood Cancer United
Things look a little different around here. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) has a new name: Blood Cancer United. You may be asking a question we…
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Understanding Myeloma: A Quick Guide
Myeloma is a rare blood cancerLet’s address the elephant in the room. Myeloma is not a skin cancer—that’s melanoma. And it’s not a bone cancer—althoug…
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Still Reigns “Superior” in Independent Analysis of Chronic Disease Nonprofits
LLS continues to sustain bold progress, maintaining Cause Reports highest score and earned an esteemed "Superior" rating in its new, independent analy…
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 , meters (, feet)After years of service to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Soc…
Beyond the diagnosis: How employers can champion employees facing cancer
“When someone faces cancer, they shouldn't have to go it alone.” – Orlando Ashworth, CPO, LLS Cancer doesn’t just impact an individual. It sends rippl…
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Blood Cancer Research Poised for Another ‘Banner Year’ in 2024
More than , medical professionals from across the world came together in December to discuss the latest blood cancer developments during the annual me…
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…
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 treatment …
The last penny and the future of fundraising
As the U.S. Mint struck its final penny, I can’t help but think about change. Not just the kind that’s in our pockets, piggy banks, and couch cushions…
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Still Reins “Superior” in Independent Analysis of Chronic Disease Nonprofits
LLS continues to sustain bold progress, maintaining Cause Reports highest score and earned an esteemed "Superior" rating in its new, independent analy…
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Newest Event Aims to Power Groundbreaking Research and Support for Cancer Patients
It’s no secret the pandemic compelled individuals and communities nationwide to tap into their inner creativity and survival skills to pivot to a vir…
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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…
Why our health equity grants are more important than ever before
For years, I’ve poured my life into fighting cancer. Working alongside doctors, nurses, social workers, researchers—and of course patients and their …
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Multiple Myeloma Support from the Microenvironment: Bone Marrow Adipocytes and the Fatty Acid Binding Proteins
Our project’s goal is to change how multiple myeloma is understood and treated by interrogating a novel part of the cellular “soil” (the bone marrow a…
Key bill gains major traction in Congress, bringing children with cancer one step closer to faster care
The House Energy and Commerce Committee unanimously passed the Accelerating Kids' Access to Care Act. It's a key step toward the bill becoming law and…