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A New Mom’s Determination to Fight Cancer During a Global Pandemic
Lisa’s world was turned upside-down when she was diagnosed with a rare subtype of lymphoma called nodular lymphocyte predominant Hodgkin lymphoma (NLPHL), which is a type of blood cancer that develops in the lymphatic system. She was immediately admitted to the hospital after her diagnosis to undergo intense treatment, and had to say goodbye to her newborn daughter Quinn, unsure of whether or not she’d ever see her again.
Precision Medicine and Combination Therapies #ASH20
The more we learn more about the underlying mutations that drive cancer the better we get at more precisely hitting those targets with specialized, less toxic treatments. We now understand that a one-size-fits all approach to treating cancer is ineffective for many patients. As The 62nd American Society of Hematology (ASH) annual Meeting ends, let’s take a look at results from studies of targeted therapies that work by interfering with the altered genes that cause cancer cells to grow and spread. Much of the work stems from research supported by LLS.
Immunotherapies on a Roll at #ASH20
More than three years after the first chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy achieved U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval, the revolutionary approach that has upended blood cancer treatment continues to generate excitement.
Two Prominent Themes of 2020 Make an Appearance at #ASH20: Covid-19 and Racial Disparities
With the COVID-19 pandemic driving yet another science conference to the virtual world, it is fitting that the 62nd ASH Annual Meeting and Exposition officially kicked off today with a virtual fireside chat via live stream featuring none other than Anthony Fauci, MD, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, and a member of the administration’s coronavirus task force.
LLS ANSWERS 10 QUESTIONS ABOUT COVID-19 VACCINES
Here at The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), we hear from blood cancer patients and caregivers each day about the profound effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on their cancer care, treatment, and daily lives.