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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…
Language Matters: What Supporters Say is Not Always What People with Cancer Hear
Steve Buechler produced our first LLS Community member written content. We are excited to provide this opportunity to other members of our online netw…
Finding Support in Community: Walgreens and LLS Show Up for Blood Cancer Patients
We all need a helping hand sometimes. Add on a cancer diagnosis and the everyday suddenly feels... different. In many ways, harder. Fear. Anger. Conf…
Count on LLS this Blood Cancer Awareness Month
September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month, and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is leading the way in blood cancer support, research, and advocacy.
Adolescent & Young Adult Cancer Awareness Week: Free Support & Financial Resources from The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society for Blood Cancer Patients, Survivors, Families & Caregivers
Here at The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), we hear every day from blood cancer patients, families, and caregivers of all ages and from all walks o…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Navigating Side Effects, Nurturing Mental Health
Join us for a free, education program for the blood cancer community. Registration is required.Join us to explore practical strategies for managing t…
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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FAQs: Proposed federal spending cuts and blood cancer research and care
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) has heard great concerns from patients, caregivers, volunteers, healthcare professionals, researchers, community…
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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…
Food, Strength, and Healing: Eating Well During and After Cancer
Join us for a free, education program forthe blood cancer community. Registration is required.Join Ausencia Veinbergs for an informative talk where p…
Exercise for blood cancer patients
Table of contents:Exercise for Blood Cancer PatientsWhy is being physically active important for blood cancer patients?Goals of an exercise progra…
The Immune System and Blood Cancer: 4 Things You Need to Know
Immunotherapy uses the power of the immune system to treat blood cancer. Today it is a standard treatment that has a profound effect in some blood can…
Student trailblazers, part 1: Enterprising teen engineers new way to deliver cancer treatment
One of my favorite things about being Chief Medical Officer of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is getting to meet so many bright young people co…
Helping Blood Cancer Patients and Families When It's Needed Most
In honor of Blood Cancer Awareness Month, Dr. Gwen Nichols reflects on our vital work to support blood cancer patients and their families.
Lymphoma diagnosis, survival rate by age, prognosis, and treatment
Table of contents:What is Hodgkin lymphoma? Organs affected by Hodgkin lymphomaHodgkin lymphoma symptoms and early signsWhat is lymphoma?Organs affec…
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…
Champions in myeloma research, Part 2: A conversation with Suzanne Lentzsch, M.D., Ph.D.
To commemorate both Myeloma Awareness Month and Women’s History Month during March, I’ve been talking with women scientists who are driving discovery…
Thriving with Blood Cancer
Join us for a free, education program for the blood cancer community. Registration is required.About the programPlease join Blood Cancer United for a…
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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