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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…
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.
Shop Online and In-Store at Walgreens to Support LLS
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) and Walgreens are in your corner. Since 2019, Walgreens has helped to raise more than $30 million for LLS and S…
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…
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…
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…
Living Well with Blood Cancer - Rio Grande Valley
Please join us for this free, in-person education program for the blood cancer community! Registration is required.Blood cancer can be different for o…
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…
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…
Blood Cancer Research Poised for Another ‘Banner Year’ in 2024
More than 25,000 medical professionals from across the world came together in December to discuss the latest blood cancer developments during the annu…
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…
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…
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.
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…
Why our health equity grants are more important than ever before
For 40 years, I’ve poured my life into fighting cancer. Working alongside doctors, nurses, social workers, researchers—and of course patients and thei…
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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 5,200 meters (17,060 feet)After 25 years of service to The Leukemia & L…
Supporting CAR-engineered macrophage (CAR-M) development for blood cancers
In February 2021, LLS made an equity investment in Carisma Therapeutics to "Support CAR Macrophage Development for Blood Cancers." Carisma is a bio…
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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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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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…
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…
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…
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 T-cell trea…
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…
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…