The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - Illinois Region’s Post

Commemorating World Blood Cancer Day: Today, we unite to fight a silent killer: blood cancer. Every three minutes, someone is diagnosed, and every year, 1.2 million people worldwide face this daunting challenge. We honor the courage of patients, survivors, and their loved ones, who bravely battle leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma. Research and treatment advancements offer hope, but more needs to be done. Let us stand together, sharing stories, supporting each other, and funding the quest for a cure. With unity and determination, we can create a future where blood cancer is no longer a life-threatening diagnosis. Let us shine a light on the darkness of blood cancer, and together, we can make a difference. #WorldBloodCancerDay #BloodCancerAwareness #FightBloodCancer #HopeForACure #CancerHealthInitiative

September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month! Blood cancers like leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma affect millions of lives worldwide. This month, we stand together to raise awareness, support those affected, and fuel the fight for a cure. Did you know? Every three (3) minutes, someone in the U.S. is diagnosed with a blood cancer. Early detection can save lives! Join us: Share this post, wear red, and help spread the word! Together, we can make a difference. #GLINIPA #LifeisbetterwithGLIN #BloodCancerAwarenessMonth #StandUpToBloodCancer #SupportTheFight #LeukemiaAwareness #LymphomaAwareness #MyelomaAwareness #CancerAwareness

Every hour 220 people in the US are diagnosed with cancer. Cancer takes more than one person every minute. We all know someone who has been affected by it. As someone who’s mother is battling cancer for the second time, long term survival is our goal. In the U.S., Walgreens collaborates with two cancer-focused causes: Susan G. Komen and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) to enable research in tough-to-treat cancers and increase access to care. We all have the ability to make a difference, large or small, and that together we can make real progress in reducing the global impact of cancer. #walgreenspharmacist #fightcancer #wba

Let's talk about "transformation" and how LLS is not just changing the prognosis for blood cancer patients - Kacie Meixel https://lnkd.in/gsmKaBWU #oncodaily #oncology #cancer #bloodcancer

Commemorating World Blood Cancer Day: Today, we unite to fight a silent killer: blood cancer. Every three minutes, someone is diagnosed, and every year, 1.2 million people worldwide face this daunting challenge. We honor the courage of patients, survivors, and their loved ones, who bravely battle leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma. Research and treatment advancements offer hope, but more needs to be done. Let us stand together, sharing stories, supporting each other, and funding the quest for a cure. With unity and determination, we can create a future where blood cancer is no longer a life-threatening diagnosis. Let us shine a light on the darkness of blood cancer, and together, we can make a difference. #WorldBloodCancerDay #BloodCancerAwareness #FightBloodCancer #HopeForACure Cancer Health Initiative

September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month Blood Cancer Awareness Month happens every September to help people learn more about blood cancers like leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma. These types of cancer affect how blood cells work, especially white blood cells that help fight infections. This month is dedicated to spreading awareness, supporting patients, and encouraging donations for research and treatments. Blood cancer affects thousands of lives every year, but together we can make a difference. Let's unite in spreading awareness, supporting research, and offering hope to those affected. #BloodCancerAwareness #SeptemberAwareness #FightBloodCancer #EndBloodCancer #AwarenessIsPower #CancerSurgeon #HopeForACure #CancerResearch #HopeForACure #drchinnababu #oncologist #roboticsurgeon

📊 Childhood Cancer Fact of the Day: Leukemia is the most common type of childhood cancer, accounting for about 28% of all cases. Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is the most prevalent form. This fact sheds light on a battle too many young heroes face. Leukemia, especially ALL, affects thousands of children each year, turning their world upside down. But there's hope: - Research has improved survival rates for ALL significantly - New targeted therapies are being developed - Early detection can make a big difference Together, we're working towards a future where leukemia in children is 100% curable. #LeukemiaAwareness #ChildhoodCancerFacts #FightingALL

This #WorldCancerResearchDay, explore the incredible advancements in screening for, diagnosing, and treating cancer. The #RewritingCancer series explores the most exciting progress in cancer research–from non-invasive options for patients (like GentleCure™ / Image-Guided SRT) to involving patient voices and AI to help streamline the development of new treatments. Find out more in Rewriting Cancer, which features our story, "Creating new tools for treatment," https://lnkd.in/g-VM9bHE After watching our video, check out the other videos in the Rewriting Cancer series, presented by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC). https://lnkd.in/gHePJdj4

FACTS About #Prostate Cancer in Black/African American Communities ✳️Prostate cancer is 60% higher in Black/African American men compared to white men in the United States. ✳️Black/African American men are 2.2 times more likely to die from prostate cancer than white men. ✳️Black/African American men over 40 years old are recommended to get tested for prostate cancer every year. Learn more about the myths and facts about prostate cancer in Black/African American communities. 🔗https://lnkd.in/gdvVAmsw Source: American Association for Cancer Research #ProstateCancerAwareness #MinorityHealthMonth

On World Cancer Day, our global teams united to honor, raise awareness and support those impacted by cancer.   Every shipment we handle is oncology focused – This year, we support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), and other non-profit health organizations, comitted to providing education on chronic diseases, extending vital patient support services and funding cancer research.   As the trusted single-source partner for clinical and commercial advanced therapy services, we play a significant role in the global precision logistics of all 6 FDA-approved CAR-T therapies, which treats leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma and 13 FDA-approved advanced therapies.   Together, we can make a difference and deliver light to the darkness of cancer.   #Marken #WorldCancerDay #LLS #Oncology #AdvancedTherapies #CellAndGene