#WorldCancerDay FACT: There are over 180 BLOOD CANCERS. 🩸 24/7, we're here to support patients and caregivers through ALL of them. Together, our efforts combined help #CloseTheCareGap and #CancelBloodCancer once and for all 👉 bit.ly/3DGl6x8
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(2/2) We strive for patients' equal access to treatment and care, regardless of their location, race, language or income. Ready to help us work to Close the Care Gap and #CancelBloodCancer? Donate today to make an impact 💰
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(1/2) This #WorldCancerDay is all about health equity and global efforts to #CloseTheCareGap! Here's some of the ways we're doing year-round advocacy:
🙌🏿 Equity in Access Research
🙌🏼 IMPACT Grants
🙌🏾 Myeloma Link
🙌🏽 Latino Outreach Initiative
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Drop a ❤️ if cancer has affected you or a loved one. On #WorldCancerDay, we join the global community to #CloseTheCareGap and continue working towards a world without cancer. YOU can be part of the progress. Donate today 👉 bit.ly/3DDTmt8 #WCD2023
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Today on #WorldCancerDay, we honor all those affected by blood cancer and look forward to the promise of a future where we can #CloseTheCareGap. Each day, our efforts bring us closer. You can help - donate today 👉 bit.ly/3Rrl0Pq #WCD2023 (7/7)
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Health inequity is a reality that too many face. With advocates like AML survivor Valerie, we're committed to ensure every blood cancer patient has access to & can receive treatment, regardless of their location, race, language, or income. (6/7)
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"Every day the gap remains, I am saddened at the thought of those we have already lost. It keeps me going. My eternal gratitude for the selfless work the LLS Community continues to put forth make hope possible for so many. GO TEAM!” (5/7)
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"I kept going, living past the adversity of blood cancer and finding a greater purpose for life and survival: fundraising and advocacy for blood cancer survivors until we live in a world free of cancer. I am grateful for LLS and I commit to help move this mission forward." (4/7)
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"After radiation, chemotherapy, and finally a stem cell transplant, I gained remission with the help of my son, Teferi, who is my donor and hero." (3/7)
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"My experience involved not having access to healthcare and potential loss of life with no safety for state-funded assistance Medicaid in my home state. This experience enabled me to use my voice to advocate for others as an LLS volunteer health care advocate." (2/7)
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"Even though I had worked my entire life, I could possibly die – not because there wasn't a treatment available to me, but because the treatment that was available to me was out of reach because I couldn't afford it. In essence, I was going to die because I was poor." (1/7)
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#WorldCancerDay FACT: There are over 180 BLOOD CANCERS. 🩸 24/7, we're here to support patients and caregivers through ALL of them. Together, our efforts combined help #CloseTheCareGap and #CancelBloodCancer once and for all 👉 bit.ly/3DGl6x8
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Meet ALL & AML survivor, Anna! ❤️ Today, on #WorldCancerDay, we unite with the global cancer community to bring awareness to #CloseTheCareGap, seeking health equity through affordable, accessible, quality healthcare for all. Donate now 👉 bit.ly/3HpKWX2
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Drop a ❤️ if cancer has affected you or a loved one. On #WorldCancerDay, we join the global community to #CloseTheCareGap and continue working towards a world without cancer. YOU can be part of the progress. Donate today 👉 bit.ly/3DDTmt8 #WCD2023
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We’re committed to health equity—during #BlackHistoryMonth and beyond. In 2022 we supported these policies and look forward to doing even more in 2023:
Increasing access to clinicals
Protecting patients from medical debt
Improving the diversity of the transplant registry
Increasing access to clinicals
Protecting patients from medical debt
Improving the diversity of the transplant registry
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You can help support our health equity efforts by donating today, allowing us to support Black Americans and other underserved communities with consistent and long-term efforts. Donate today to #CloseTheCareGap 👉🏼👉🏽👉🏾👉🏿👉 bit.ly/3Hsgfkg #BlackHistoryMonth (5/5)
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While this progress has been amazing, there is still more work to be done. (4/5)
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In addition to research efforts, from 7/1/21-6/30/22, we've reached 21K+ Black Americans through 60+ outreach events, including:
❥ 12 Patient education programs
❥ 28 Community Awareness activities
❥ 16 Church Outreach events
❥ 4 Health Care Provider education programs (3/5)
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We are committed to health equity, ensuring Black Americans affected by blood cancer have the equitable access to quality, affordable health care. (2/5)
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1.6 billion and not done yet! This month, we're honoring the history, celebrating the achievements, and spotlighting stories of Black Americans. 🤎 (1/5)
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The recently approved a new treatment for adults with mantle cell lymphoma that has worsened or returned despite earlier treatment. We're proud to have funded research associated with this advancement! 🔬 Read the details 👉 bit.ly/3HGpyy7
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Learn more about Advances in CAR T-Cell Therapy for Blood Cancers with Keren Osman, MD of on 2/1 at 3pm ET. Save your spot now 👉 bit.ly/3Hhrn3b
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Learn more about Advances in CAR T-Cell Therapy for Blood Cancers with Keren Osman, MD of on 2/1 at 3pm ET. Save your spot now 👉 bit.ly/3Hhrn3b
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Join our live discussion with:
🎙️ , DLBCL advocate & founder
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Thanks to & for their support ❤️
Register 👉 bit.ly/3RlbPQz
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National Blood Donor Month is wrapping up but it's not too late to make an impact! Blood donors can make a life-saving difference for blood cancer patients.❤️We can help you find the most meaningful opportunity to pay it forward by volunteering. bit.ly/3X426zD (7/7)
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My bloodwork is now normal with no signs of cancer, and I’m feeling pretty good with some 'new normals'. LLS was just a phone call or email away. This journey is not easy for any of us, but never forget, we are not alone." (6/7)
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My family & friends set our plan in motion with a mobile blood drive & a day of activities to give back to those who gave to me: & LLS. Close to 75 pints of blood were donated & over $9,000 to LLS. I was healthy enough to be able to attend . (5/7)
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As a result of someone donating blood, my life was saved. I am forever grateful and I knew I needed to pay it forward. (4/7)
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This new journey in my life was really tough! During treatment, complications developed which resulted in hospitalization, a stop in treatment, antibiotics, and numerous blood transfusions. (3/7)
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Cancer was not new to me. I am a retired radiation therapist who has worked in oncology for over 45 years. It was my job to help and care for others. I treated both adults and pediatrics, and I am very familiar with LLS. (2/7)
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"Somebody saved my life by donating blood, so I want to pay it forward. In January 2021, my new life journey was about to begin. After doctor visits, bloodwork, testing, and finally complete shock, I was diagnosed with large B-cell lymphoma." (1/7)
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The recently approved a new treatment for adults with mantle cell lymphoma that has worsened or returned despite earlier treatment. We're proud to have funded research associated with this advancement! 🔬 Read the details 👉 bit.ly/3HGpyy7
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🎧 Learn about the benefits of adding wellness practices - such as yoga, mindfulness, journaling, and massage - to conventional therapies to decrease side effects and improve quality of life following a cancer diagnosis. Listen now 👉 bit.ly/3jd2vBM
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Please join us in sending well wishes to Marie and Miguel today! We hope this sparks a celebration for all partners, soul mates, significant others, companions, sweethearts, and spouses in our memories and hearts. 💕 (8/8)
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Miguel had an amazing attitude and outlook throughout his treatments and his doctor even said to him, 'You are an inspiration to other patients.' He is back to work full time, enjoying life every day." (7/8)
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We have been participating in since 2017 at the Verona walk and sometimes also join the Morristown walk. We look forward to it every year and every year it moves me to tears. (6/8)
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Also, I received a caregiver support call from someone the LLS connected me with whose journey was similar to what my husband and I went through. It helped to speak with others who understood what we were going through. (5/8)
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Then I learned about LLS. We received some financial support from the LLS towards medical bills. We also participated in some educational conferences and received educational materials. (4/8)
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When Miguel was diagnosed, I began Googling, trying to collect all the information I could. I was worried about so many things besides the obvious outcome of it all - I was worried if our health insurance could cover the cost of care. (3/8)
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