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Just Diagnosed? LLS Can Help

Finding out you have blood cancer can bring on a whirlwind of emotions and a plethora of questions. No one expects to get such a diagnosis and there isn’t anything you can do to prepare.  

Regardless of how you came to your diagnosis, most people report not having absorbed a lot of information after hearing the word “cancer." The vocabulary may seem like a foreign language, and the need for support  can be tremendous.

Shop Online and In-Store at Walgreens to Support LLS

Since 2019, Walgreens has helped to raise more than $30 million for LLS and Susan G. Komen, all with a clear goal in mind: to advance research for tough-to-treat cancers and increase equitable access to care. 

Beyond Blankets: Subaru Loves to Care brings comfort and warmth

Blood cancer treatment can be a scary and confusing time. And blood cancer patients want to feel like they’re not alone. 

That’s why The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) and Subaru are partnering to bring warmth and comfort to blood cancer patients through warm blankets, patient care kits, and handwritten notes of encouragement.

LLS COVID-19 PATIENT FINANCIAL AID PROGRAM

One Family’s Inspiring Quest to Help Other Families Impacted By Cancer

A nasty cough and extreme fatigue first led Myrna and Lou Binder to bring their 12-year-old son, Jeff, to the doctor for an examination. But the flu-like symptoms persisted until more tests enabled the doctors to arrive at the shocking diagnosis: non-Hodgkin lymphoma. The year was 1975. 

Striving for Social Justice, Racial Equality and Diversity

As a patient focused organization, we stand for:

• All cancer patients, working to ensure they have access to quality affordable care.
• Racial justice and equality for Black people.
• Diversity and inclusion among our staff and volunteers.

We stand against hate, prejudice and injustice.  

Three things you give when you give to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Because You Volunteer, Your Impact Creates a Ripple Effect

When you commit time and talent to a nonprofit’s mission – no matter how you choose to get involved – you become a volunteer, and the impact of your efforts runs far deeper than the specific project or task you work on. For example, volunteers don’t always realize that the hours they spent stocking shelves meant hundreds of families would have food for two weeks. Or that the time spent fundraising not only raised critical mission dollars but also added value upward of $1,250 to the organization’s bottom line.

Families Fighting for Cancer Cures: Generation LLS

As an organization founded by a family for families, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is celebrating 70 years of impact on generations of families, researchers and volunteers while looking to the future by redoubling its commitment to improve treatments and care for children with cancer.

Improving Blood Cancer Survival Takes More than New Drug Discovery

In my years as a practicing hematologist-oncologist and now as chief medical officer of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), I’ve met many blood cancer patients who worry about how they’ll afford their treatment on top of day-to-day expenses like rent and groceries. LLS offers financial assistance for qualifying blood cancer patients and families

Majority of 26,000 Calls to LLS Reflect Patient Financial Stress

Five Reasons to Give Thanks

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) exists to find cures for blood cancers and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. The fervor with which experts, patients and supporters rally around this cause is impressive and it’s only because of that synergy that we’re able to make such significant progress in saving lives.

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, we wanted to share five reasons we are giving thanks this holiday season.

Surviving ALL: An Intimate Look at How Cancer Affected the Careers, Relationships & Fertility of Four Young Adults

A cancer diagnosis is a devastating blow for people of all ages, but presents special challenges for young adults. This period of life is usually a time of transition as they are embarking on journeys such as school, relationships and careers. A cancer diagnosis can bring their lives to a screeching halt in the midst of these new adventures.

LLS teams up with advocates to advance policies that protect patients from medical debt

Walgreens helps raise more than $6 million for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) and Susan G. Komen to Advance Cancer Research and Increase Access to Care

Join us in thanking Walgreens stores and customers across the country for raising over $6 million for LLS and Susan G. Komen during their spring campaign. Donations made at checkout at more than 9,000 U.S. Walgreens locations will be split evenly between the two organizations.

During this multi-year partnership, Walgreens has helped to donate more than $25 million by 2024 to advance research for tough-to-treat cancers and increase equitable access to care.

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.

Walgreens, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and Susan G. Komen Collaborating to Support Research in Tough-to-Treat Cancers and Increase Access to Care

In February, Walgreens launched their annual spring fundraiser for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and Susan G. Komen to enable research in tough-to-treat cancers and increase access to care with a pledge to contribute more than $25 million to the organizations, collectively, through 2024. Through a combination of online and in-store donations, the commitment enables research in metastatic breast and pediatric blood cancers, as well as increases access, treatment and support services for those living with these diseases. 

Top Mental Health Resources For Blood Cancer Patients & Caregivers

From physical symptoms of blood cancer itself to treatments and their side effects, the experience puts a patient’s body through a lot. But how does cancer affect you emotionally? 

Bottom line: Learning that you or someone you love has a serious illness is scary. 

It reaches beyond blood tests: You might feel hopeless, irritable, or lose interest in things you once enjoyed. That’s why taking care of your mind, just as much as your body, is crucial when you’re facing blood cancer.  

3 Insights from a Clinical Trial Patient

The road to finding new and better cancer treatments often includes an important step: clinical trials. For patients with hard-to-treat diseases, these studies can be superhighways to the right treatment. A clinical trial can tell oncologists whether a new treatment works, how certain cancer types affect the body, and more.  

Myeloma Awareness Month: Aiming for more

Accelerating Care and Cures for Children

Kaitlyn's Story

Eight-year-old Kaitlyn Johnson has had to deal with cancer for the majority of her young life. In fact, she was only 18 months old when she was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), the most common cancer among children and young adults. Her young life was quickly consumed with cancer treatments, doctors’ visits, and hospital stays. Throughout this time, Kaitlyn was brave, positive and continued to pursue her passion for dancing – no matter the location.

DEVELOPING RELATIONSHIPS ON CAPITOL HILL

As the voice for all blood cancer patients, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) establishes and grows meaningful relationships with policymakers

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is committed to removing barriers to care for blood cancer patients, and works with federal and state legislators to advocate for policies to ensure patients have access to quality, affordable care and treatments they need.

Here’s an inside look at how we cultivate these key connections:

Using the power of social media to reach Spanish-speaking communities

A Multiple Myeloma Patient Rebuilds His Life

I have always been a builder.

​Professionally, I am an architect. I have designed housing, theaters, libraries, a police station house, social service facilities, cultural centers and museums. 

​I am also a builder of communities, working with local organizations to help alleviate poverty, violence, and social disenfranchisement.