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2013-05-18 00:22:43 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 1 +1s)

DID YOU KNOW: LLS Advocates Network is now more than 50,000 volunteers strong.  You can help us grow our voice!  Join us: http://www.lls.org/waystohelp/advocate/

2013-05-16 23:24:11 (1 comments, 1 reshares, 3 +1s)

SOMEDAY IS TODAY: LLS is helping patients with blood cancer live better longer lives and you can help, too. Donate today: https://donate.lls.org/ECommerce/donatetolls.action?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=promotedpost&utm_campaign=sit

2013-05-15 23:26:04 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Keep updated on our new blog posts and all of our important news and updates by following us on Twitter at @LLSusa! 

www.twitter.com/llsusa

2013-05-13 23:59:36 (0 comments, 2 reshares, 3 +1s)

BREAKING from +The Associated Press: Patients could face high out of pocket costs for specialty drugs in some states under health reform. Please read, share and send a link to the article to your legislators and urge them to ensure that all patients have access to quality, affordable care. Our blog provides a summary of the article and links to where you can find contact information for your legislators: http://community.lls.org/blogs/lls/2013/05/13/health-care-disparities-highlighted-in-associated-press-article

2013-05-10 13:29:16 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

New LLS-funded research findings, regarding more promising developments for blood cancer patients, were published in The New England Journal of Medicine!

http://community.lls.org/blogs/lls/2013/05/09/genomic-sequencing-leads-to-more-promising-developments-for-blood-cancer-patients

2013-05-09 13:10:13 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

LLS Chief Mission Officer, Dr. Lou DeGennaro, recently participated in the +Milken Institute Global Conference, where he discussed LLS' venture philanthropy and the ways that voluntary health agencies, like LLS, are working to accelerate cures.  

http://community.lls.org/blogs/lls/2013/05/08/milken-institute-global-conference-2013

2013-05-03 23:02:20 (0 comments, 3 reshares, 2 +1s)

Share this post if you're hoping for a better tomorrow!

2013-05-03 00:42:05 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 5 +1s)

In 1964, a child’s chance of surviving ALL, the most common form of childhood leukemia, was 3%...Today about nine out of 10 children survive. Join us as we continue to eradicate cancer. 

Donate today: https://donate.lls.org/ECommerce/donatetolls.action

2013-04-30 23:40:28 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 4 +1s)

We at The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society are here to support you if you've been recently diagnosed.  

Please visit our online Resource Center at www.lls.org/resourcecenter for more information.

2013-04-30 12:35:09 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Andra is 26 years old. She's a first-time mom. And she's a CML survivor...

In her post, as an LLS guest blogger, she talks about challenges with medical adherence to her oral medication and how she has finally been able to find a system that works for her, her family and her life.

http://community.lls.org/blogs/lls/2013/04/29/why-is-remembering-to-take-some-pills-so-hard

2013-04-29 23:15:44 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION: Blood cancer doesn't end at the borders of the United States and Canada.  That's why LLS is becoming ever-increasingly global, funding approximately 15 percent of research in areas outside of the US.  Dr. Lou DeGennaro, Chief Mission Officer, was recently interviewed by European publication, International Innovation, to share our commitment of advancing breakthrough therapies, with the world.

http://community.lls.org/blogs/lls/2013/04/29/international-innovation-spotlight-on-collaborative-research

2013-04-26 22:54:11 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

MEDICINES IN DEVELOPMENT: The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufactures of America, +PhRMA, has released a new report detailing 241 drugs currently in the development pipeline for patients with leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma and other blood cancers.  

To learn more about the report, listen to this webcast on Monday, April 29 with featured panelists LLS's Senior Vice President of Research, Rick Winneker, Ph.D. and patient volunteer and motivational speaker, Jessica Melore.  Learn more here: http://community.lls.org/blogs/lls/2013/04/26/241-blood-cancer-medicines-in-the-pipeline

2013-04-25 23:45:24 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

UPDATE ON CLL: The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society invites you to join us for our upcoming Patient Education Program on chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) on May 1st.  This free telephone/web education program will give an update on CLL, discuss current and emerging treatments, address personalized treatment plans and more.  Register today at http://register.rmei.com/LLScll/event.html

2013-04-25 12:45:07 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 4 +1s)

SOMEDAY IS TODAY: The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's branding platform "Someday is Today" made news again with coverage in New York’s lower Hudson Valley Newspaper, +The Journal News and LoHud.com.  

Read more and learn how you can help us make an impact on cancer research and therapy advances:

http://community.lls.org/blogs/lls/2013/04/24/llss-someday-is-today-in-the-journal-news

2013-04-24 20:22:50 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

BREAKING: North Carolina is the latest state considering a bill that would equalize cost sharing for both cancer patients who rely on oral therapies and patients who recieve intravenous chemotherapy!  Please READ and SHARE to spread the news!

http://community.lls.org/blogs/lls/2013/04/24/momentum-continues-to-build-for-state-oral-parity-bills

2013-04-22 23:43:43 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

"WAYS TO LIVE FOREVER": A new film about the moving story of a 12-year-old boy, Sam, who tries to balance life and his leukemia diagnosis, will premiere in the United States this summer.  

Learn more about the inspiring and heartfelt story on our blog: http://community.lls.org/blogs/lls/2013/04/17/film-ways-to-live-forever-to-premiere-in-us-this-summer

2013-04-18 23:51:19 (0 comments, 2 reshares, 2 +1s)

What will it take to free the world from cancer? 

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Chief Mission Officer, Dr. Lou DeGennaro, discussed that very question as a panelist representing patient advocacy at +Scientific American Magazine's "A World Free From Cancer" salon. 

Read more on our blog: http://community.lls.org/blogs/lls/2013/04/18/scientific-american

2013-04-17 23:49:37 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

"SOMEDAY IS MORE THAN WISH": In a recent +The New York Times article, Times' advertising columnist, Stuart Elliott, talks about The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's new branding platform "Someday is Today" which highlights the many ways that we are continuing to change the landscape of cancer.  Please READ and SHARE!

http://community.lls.org/blogs/lls/2013/04/15/someday-is-today-branding-platform-highlighted-in-the-new-york-times

2013-04-16 17:37:03 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 3 +1s)

LLS would like to inform our supporters that all 145 Team In Training Boston Marathon participants are accounted for and unharmed. Specifically, we would like to acknowledge the leadership efforts of the Massachusetts Chapter staff, coaches and volunteers who ensured everyone was safe under challenging circumstances. We join the community in continuing to keep those impacted by this tragedy in our thoughts.

2013-04-15 22:31:56 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society was deeply troubled to learn of the series of explosions at today’s Boston Marathon. While Team In Training members did participate in the Boston Marathon today, to our knowledge, none of these participants were injured in the explosions. However, all of us at LLS wish to express our deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their lives, and concern for those who suffered injuries due to this terrifying occurrence today. We continue to monitor the situation closely and we will provide an update as more information becomes available.

2013-04-12 23:13:47 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 7 +1s)

During Jessica Melore's cancer journey, her long-term goals of going to college, taking a family vacation and being a bridesmaid at her friend's wedding kept her focused on conquering her cancer. Please READ and SHARE her inspiring story.

http://community.lls.org/blogs/lls/2013/04/12/long-term-goals

2013-04-11 23:47:27 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 5 +1s)

SMALL STEPS: In her second installment, two-time blood cancer survivor, Jessica Melore, talks about how short term goals helped to keep her focused during treatment.

http://community.lls.org/blogs/lls/2013/04/11/small-steps

2013-04-10 23:27:38 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 3 +1s)

REGAINING CONTROL: How do you gain a sense of control after you're diagnosed with cancer? Jessica Melore, guest blogger and two-time blood cancer survivor, shares her compelling story of survival on the The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society blog. 

Please READ and SHARE with someone who needs a positive message of hope today!

http://community.lls.org/blogs/lls/2013/04/10/setting-short-and-long-term-goals

2013-04-09 13:20:56 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 3 +1s)

INVESTING IN THE FUTURE: LLS Chief Mission Officer Louis J DeGennaro, Ph.D, visits the +Yale School of Medicine in an effort to educate the future leaders of biotechnology on the role of nonprofits in supporting drug discovery and development in partnership with the biotechnology industry. 

READ his blog post here: http://community.lls.org/blogs/lls/2013/04/09/a-case-study-in-venture-philanthropy

2013-04-08 23:24:38 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

A STRONGER FDA: Emily Shetty, LLS senior director of legislative affairs, recently participated in a Capitol Hill day where members met to discuss the important work of the FDA and the impact budget cuts could have on blood cancer patients. 

READ more on our blog: http://community.lls.org/blogs/lls/2013/04/08/advocating-for-a-stronger-fda

2013-04-06 23:09:49 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

SKYHOOK CHALLENGE: Join +LA Lakers Basketball great and CML survivor, +Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, in playing the Skyhook Challenge trivia game!  Try to break his career scoring record of 38,387 points.  For every point scored, Novartis will donate $1 for chronic myeloid leukemia research! 

Please SHARE and visit our Facebook page on April 9th to learn more about YOU can help Kareem raise money for this great cause!  Visit http://whatsmybestshot.com for more details!

2013-04-05 15:30:26 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

PARITY FOR ALL PATIENTS: LLS Florida therapy parity bill has passed through the Senate.  Next up: The House of Representatives!  Please READ and SHARE this exciting news!

http://community.lls.org/blogs/lls/2013/04/05/florida-drug-bill-passes-senate-next-up-house

2013-04-05 13:28:53 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

FALLING THROUGH THE CRACKS: Leukemia patient Suzanne Zurface testifies on behalf of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society on the impact of the suspension of a government program that protects patients with pre-existing conditions.

http://community.lls.org/blogs/lls/2013/04/04/falling-through-the-cracks-denying-coverage-for-patients-with-pre-existing-conditions

2013-04-05 00:05:07 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

ADVANCING T-CELL THERAPY: Advances in T-cell immunotherapy continued to garner attention this week in The Lancet Oncology and WHYY news!  READ more on our blog about what this means for blood cancer patients.

http://community.lls.org/blogs/lls/2013/04/04/the-t-cell-immunotherapy-stories-keeps-coming

2013-04-04 00:08:03 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

TAKING A STAND: The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is working with the FDA to address the drug shortages affecting blood cancer patients. 

SHARE this to show your support for our stand on drug shortages.

http://community.lls.org/blogs/lls/2013/04/03/taking-a-stand-on-drug-shortages

2013-03-20 23:33:23 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 3 +1s)

SPIRAL OF LIFE AWARD: LLS has awarded Judy Karp, M.D., John's Hopkins, the Spiral of Life Award for her 20 years of dedicated service to LLS and blood cancer patients. Please READ and SHARE to help us congratulate Dr. Karp!

http://community.lls.org/blogs/lls/2013/03/20/judy-karp-md-spiral-of-life-award

2013-03-18 21:21:03 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 2 +1s)

INCREASING LLS AWARENESS: LLS is featured in top-tier print outlets this week including +Fortune Magazine and +Washington Post. READ and SHARE to spread the news!

http://community.lls.org/blogs/lls/2013/03/18/lls-spotlighted-in-top-tier-print-outlets

2013-03-15 14:47:16 (0 comments, 2 reshares, 5 +1s)

FAIRNESS FOR ALL PATIENTS: Physician, leukemia patient, and LLS advocacy volunteer, Dr. Wayne Taylor, helps advance a bill for patients who rely on oral cancer medications through another legislative committee in Florida.  Please READ and SHARE to support the furtherance of this important bill.

http://community.lls.org/blogs/lls/2013/03/15/taking-steps-toward-fairness

2013-03-14 23:28:50 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 4 +1s)

ACCELERATING CURES: Please follow the link to WATCH and learn how your support of LLS accelerates treatments and cures for blood cancer patients through our Therapy Acceleration Program (TAP). SHARE if you share in our goal "to bring us closer to cures, today".

http://community.lls.org/blogs/lls/2013/03/14/presenting-the-therapy-acceleration-program

2013-03-12 23:20:13 (0 comments, 2 reshares, 5 +1s)

PARTNERING FOR A CURE: Lulu Luxuries, an online boutique of unique jewelry and accessories, is partnering with LLS to make a difference. Shop at Lulu's and 20% of your purchase will go straight to LLS. 

Plus, LIKE Lulu Luxuries on Facebook and you'll be entered for a chance to win a pair of cowboy boots AND a cruise with the Lulu Crew! Visit them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/LuluLuxuries

2013-03-11 12:56:11 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

FREE MDS EDUCATION PROGRAM: Please join us for an informative webinar right from your computer on MDS, hosted by Dr. Gail J. Roboz, where we'll update you on the diagnosis and treatment of the disease tomorrow, Tuesday, March 12 at 1PM ET. Follow the link to register below!

http://www.lls.org/#/diseaseinformation/getinformationsupport/patienteducation/031213_mds/

2013-03-08 17:56:41 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

FREE MDS EDUCATION PROGRAM: Over 10,000 people are diagnosed with Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) each year in the US.  The impact of this blood cancer was poignantly highlighted in this incredible article about Nora Ephron by her son in The New York Times Magazine:

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/10/magazine/nora-ephrons-final-act.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0

Please join us for an informative webinar on MDS, hosted by Dr. Gail J. Roboz, where we'll update you on the diagnosis and treatment of the disease on Tuesday, March 12 at 1PM.  Follow the link to register below.

http://www.lls.org/#/diseaseinformation/getinformationsupport/patienteducation/031213_mds/

2013-03-08 00:47:09 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 2 +1s)

BREAKING: LLS Advocates are successful in passing the Cancer Treatment Fairness Act through the Senate Health Policy committee in Florida.  The bill focuses on providing equal coverage for patients who are challenged by affording expensive cancer medications.  Please read and SHARE.

http://community.lls.org/blogs/lls/2013/03/07/advocating-for-fair-coverage

2013-03-05 22:22:47 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 1 +1s)

ADVOCATING FOR SURVIVORS: LLS Chief Mission Officer, Louis J. DeGennaro, Ph.D. and LLS CEO, John Walter, brought important issues facing blood cancer patients directly to Congress on Capitol Hill.  Follow the link to learn more about what LLS is doing to help save lives and improve quality of life for patients.  Please SHARE to support LLS in our quest for cures.

http://community.lls.org/blogs/lls/2013/03/05/a-visit-to-capitol-hill

2013-03-03 02:15:52 (0 comments, 3 reshares, 5 +1s)

+Newsweek and The Daily Beast Contributor, Jamie Reno, supports LLS' letter to Congress in his latest piece regarding the devastating sequester cuts which will make a significant impact on the funding of critical cancer research. Please SHARE with friends and family.

http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2013/03/02/sequester-cuts-put-more-cancer-patients-at-risk-of-dying-researchers-say.html

2013-02-27 15:49:55 (1 comments, 2 reshares, 3 +1s)

Heart attack. Heart Transplant. Leg Amputation. Blood Cancer. Each hurdle seemed insurmountable until Jessica Melore overcame it. She needs your help to spread her story and her uplifting message of hope. So please read and share her post with anyone you feel needs an extra dose of strength today!

http://community.lls.org/blogs/lls/2013/02/27/overcoming-hurdles

2013-02-22 22:19:22 (0 comments, 5 reshares, 3 +1s)

BREAKING: Watch our new "Someday is Today" spot tonight during +ABC 20/20  program featuring Robin Roberts of +Good Morning America  sharing her story as a blood cancer survivor. Set your DVR, tell your friends, and please share this post to get the word out! http://www.lls.org/#/somedayistoday/videogallery/

2013-02-22 16:53:25 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 5 +1s)

INSPIRING: “In July of 1996, I was diagnosed with chronic myelogenous leukemia. I was 34, had a wonderful husband of 4 years and a 3 year old son.” Read more here, and share…
http://community.lls.org/blogs/lls/2013/02/21/my-stem-cell-transplant-for-cml

2013-02-22 16:25:53 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

WE'RE ONE STEP CLOSER to a world without blood cancers. "Someday is Today" campaign officially launched today. Please join us in finding cures, and share this post!

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/2/prweb10455005.htm

2013-02-06 17:52:07 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Check out Jean Gaspar's story about her CML experience

2012-12-05 16:33:37 (0 comments, 3 reshares, 4 +1s)

Stanford University Awards The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society the “Spirit of Hope” Award in recognition of 35 years of supporting blood cancer research.

2012-12-05 15:12:15 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

LLS issues requests for proposal to fund six critical areas of unmet medical need. Upon reviewing responses to these requests for proposals, LLS will award grants under its translational research program.

2012-12-04 14:02:32 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

We’d like you to meet someone. It’s always nice to meet the people that power our passion. Through their bravery LLS pushes forward in accelerating research that gets therapies to patients faster. Meet Suleika and help her get the treatment she needs faster.

2012-11-29 18:52:45 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

It’s the time of year again…when people focus on helping those that need support. At The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society we have that mindset every day. Please join us and help fund the treatments and therapies that are saving the lives of blood cancer patients. Help us find a cure.

2012-11-27 20:14:23 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Burlington Coat Factory continues to break records in support of LLS. $3.4 million raised this fall; more than $16 million over 11 years!