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News "Vital Access: How Policymakers Can Streamline the Cancer …

WEBWASHINGTON, D.C., January 9, 2023 – A new report from a national cancer nonprofit warns that delays and red tape jeopardize patients’ access to lifesaving cancer care — …

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URL: https://www.lls.org/news/insured-cancer-patients-continue-face-barriers-medically-necessary-treatment-new-report-warns

FDA Approves New Drug for the Most Common Form of Leukemia …

WEBRye Brook, N.Y., December 8, 2023 – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved pirtobrutinib (Jaypirca™) for the treatment of adults with chronic lymphocytic …

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Government Programs Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

WEBContact: 800-638-0742 (800-492-0359 in Maryland) Population Served: Patients in need of care whose income must fall within the annually published Poverty Guidelines. Mission. …

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Healthcare for Undocumented Persons

WEBThe Leukemia & Lymphoma Society® (LLS) is a global leader in the fight against blood cancer. The LLS mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin disease and myeloma, …

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Reining in the Cost of Cancer Care Across the Healthcare System

WEBLLS launched our Cost of Cancer Care initiative in 2017, and we continue to advocate for aggressive but feasible cost-cutting policy solutions that would not sacrifice quality care. …

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Resources for Healthcare Professionals

WEBResources for Healthcare Professionals. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society sponsors a range of free webcasts and in-person activities that offer continuing education (CE) and …

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Download or order free information booklets Leukemia and …

WEB03.31.2024. This booklet provides information for anyone interested in learning more about blood cancers. It explains the main types of blood cancers, how they are diagnosed, …

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https://www.lls.org/managing-your-cancer/food-and-nutrition

WEBMost nutritionists agree that eating a variety of foods is the best method to ensure intake of all the nutrients the body requires. A healthy diet for everyone, including cancer …

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Three Ways My Connection to Cancer Reveals the Importance of …

WEBHere are three ways my personal connection to cancer not only fuels my passion for what I do, but also reinforces the critical role our DEI and Health Equity …

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

WEBCollaborating to create the expertise, information, and tools that people and communities need to protect their health – through health promotion, prevention of disease, injury …

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Insurance Coverage

WEBInsurance Coverage. Health insurance helps pay for costly medical treatment and can protect you and your family from financial hardship. Some people have private health …

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Finances and Insurance Coverage

WEBCall an Information Specialist at The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) at (800) 955-4572 for guidance about health insurance, government programs, disability benefits, …

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Equity in Access Research Grants Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

WEBThe Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Equity in Access Research Program was created to help ensure more equitable access to care for blood cancer …

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The Affordable Care Act (ACA)

WEBThe Affordable Care Act’s Patient Protections. The Affordable Care Act requires health insurance plans sold through www.healthcare.gov and its state-based …

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COVID-19 Resources and FAQs LLS.org

WEBThe COVID-19 pandemic created additional challenges and concerns for blood cancer patients and caregivers, and we’re here to help. Below, you’ll find an …

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Helping Survivors Lead Longer Better Lives

WEBAt The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) we are dedicated to supporting blood cancer survivors and their families every step of the way—from diagnosis to treatment to …

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Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance …

WEB2 Revised March 2015 factors can be used to help determine the risk of progression to myeloma and the necessary frequency of monitoring. If the risk is low, less frequent …

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HealthWell Foundation Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

WEBTo reduce financial barriers to care for underinsured patients with chronic or life-altering diseases. As specific disease funds are available, provides financial assistance to …

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Beat AML Master Trial

WEB3 International Drive, Suite 200, Rye Brook, NY 10573 914.949.5213 www.lls.org Why is LLS convening the Beat AML Master Trial®? As the voice for blood cancer patients, LLS is

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SURVIVORSHIP CARE FOR CHILDHOOD AND ADOLESCENT …

WEBImpaired spinal growth (non-endocrine): Patients treated with spinal and/or total body irradiation may demonstrate stunted spinal growth. Becomes most apparent …

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Dental and Oral Complications of Cancer Treatment Facts

WEBFS29 Dental and Oral Complications of Cancer Treatment Facts I page 2 eta ad ra mpiatis aer reatmet Fats l Pain—Pain is associated with nearly all oral problems. l Difficulty …

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