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Support groups
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You can connect with others going through a similar cancer experience by joining one of our many support groups. Our support groups are safe and supportive. They bring people from all walks of life together to share their concerns about their blood cancer experience without the…
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Maurice
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Maurice was with his husband Trevor when Trevor got the diagnosis: Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), a type of blood cancer. When Trevor, then 44, heard ‘cancer,’ he shut down," says Maurice, "and it immediately became my job to stay engaged with the doctor, while…
My child has a blood cancer
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The words no parent wants to hear: “Your child has cancer.” You need personalized support and tailored information from the moment of diagnosis, through your child’s blood cancer treatment, physical recovery, return to school and beyond.
Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML)
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Learn more about chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) and the resources we have available.
Leukemia
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Understanding chronic myeloid leukemia (CML)
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CML is a rare type of leukemia (about 15% of all new cases of leukemia are CML) that occurs when a person has a Philadelphia chromosome or another mutation which expresses a new gene (BCR-ABL) inside certain blood cells, causing the bone marrow cells to make too many white blood…
Leukemia
Who we are
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We won’t stop until there is a cure for leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, myelodysplastic syndromes and myeloproliferative neoplasms and are able to improve the quality of life of people affected by blood cancers and their families by funding life-enhancing research and providing…
Living and thriving through a blood cancer experience
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LLSC is the largest voluntary health agency dedicated to funding blood cancer research, advocating for equitable access to treatment, and offering support
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Emotions chart for children
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A blood cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming for children. This illustrated resource is designed to help parents understand the emotions their child may be going through and is offering strategies to manage them.
Mental health and wellness
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Graft vs Host Disease (GvHD)
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Graft vs Host Disease, known as GvHD, is a side effect of a life saving procedure. People who undergo an allogeneic stem cell transplant - when a donor's stem cells are transplanted into the recipient - can experience either acute or chronic GvHD. In this podcast, listen to…
Treatment and side effects
First Connection Caregiver Support Program
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For those days when it seems like the others just “don’t get it” and you have no one to turn to, we can help connect you with someone who has been in a similar role of supporting their loved one through a blood cancer experience.
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