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BURLINGTON STORES RAISE RECORD-BREAKING $3.8 MILLION TO HELP FIGHT BLOOD CANCER

Burlington Stores and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) 15th consecutive year of partnership in the fight against blood cancers was a huge success, to say the least. As LLS’s #1 National Corporate Partner and Honored Friend, Burlington Stores, surpassed their $3.6 million goal by a longshot raising more than a record-breaking $3.8 million!

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.

Fludarabine

Fludarabine is FDA approved to treat people who have chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) who have not responded to at least one standard alkylting-agent-containing regimen or whose disease has progressed during treatment with such a regimen. This medicine may rarely cause a temporary loss of hair. After treatment with fludarabine has ended, normal hair growth should return.

Suggested Reading - Childhood Leukemia Guide for Families, Friends and Caregivers, 5th ed.

By Nancy Keene
Childhood Cancer Guides, 2018, 496 pages
ISBN: 978-1-941089-04-0

This most complete parent guide provides accurate and understandable medical information about leukemia and the various treatment options, as well as day-to-day practical advice on how to cope with procedures, hospitalization, family and friends, school, social and financial issues, and communicating with healthcare providers. Reviewed by distinguished experts in pediatric oncology, Childhood Leukemia includes practical and poignant stories from more than 175 parents, children with leukemia, and their siblings. This book helps families cope––one day at a time.

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Childhood Leukemia
Audience
Adults
Subject
Coping
Mother and Child

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.

Announcing a New Light The Night T-shirt Contest Winner, Drumroll Please…

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) has officially tallied up the votes for the 2016 Light The Night t-shirt contest submissions, and the winning design comes from 37-year-old Joshua Redmond of Centerville, Ohio.

A graduate of Ohio University’s School of Fine Art, Redmond earned his degree in graphic design and printmaking and has been working professionally in the industry for over a decade.

Surviving Chemo: A Little Planning Goes a Long Way

Just the thought of chemotherapy can be enough to make one feel sick. Toxic drugs powerful enough to kill or damage cancer cells also take their toll on healthy cells. While everyone tends to respond differently, most agree the treatments come with unpleasant side effects.

Check out these 14 tips from The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society that should help make the experience a little less uncomfortable:

Lenalidomide

Lenalidomide is FDA approved to treat patients with: