The LLS Blog
Read about survivors, research, fundraising and advocacy.
One More 'Ologist'
After staring down Stage IV non-Hodgkin lymphoma in 2016, I AM HERE, and I am grateful beyond measure. However, I am learning that the treatments that saved my life came at a high cost, and that in its own way survivorship is the hardest part of what I and my family now call, “the adventure.” 'The adventure' is certainly never what we imagined it would be.
LLS, advocates celebrate major state policy wins for patients
While Congress meets year-round, state legislatures typically meet only in the first half of the year. The start of the summer generally marks the end of the state sessions.
As LLS prepares for our 2024 state work, it’s important to celebrate the incredible wins we achieved at the state level in 2023.
Honoring Blood Cancer Survivors
How Washington’s new law advances clinical trial diversity
Washington state just passed a bill—championed by LLS—to help ensure more equitable access to clinical trials. The bill makes Washington a leader in improving diversity in trials—and provides a roadmap for other states who want to tackle the issue.