Research
LLS is at the forefront of the fight to cure cancer. Compared to other blood cancer nonprofits, LLS is the largest funder of cutting-edge research to advance cures. We have invested nearly $1.7 billion in research. We are leaders in advancing breakthroughs in immunotherapy, genomics and personalized medicine. This research saves lives. These revolutionary new treatments originally discovered through blood cancer research are now being tested in clinical trials for other cancers.
Patient Access
As the leading source of free blood cancer information, education and support for patients, survivors, families and healthcare professionals, LLS helps patients navigate their cancer treatment and ensures they have access to quality, affordable and coordinated care. Research will help us achieve an end to cancer. In the meantime, patients need help before, during and after their diagnosis and treatment. LLS is the leading nonprofit that does just that.
Policy and Advocacy
Through our nationwide grassroots network of more than 100,000 volunteers, we advocate for policies at the state and federal level in a commitment to remove barriers to care for cancer patients. Our efforts have helped increase federal research funds, speed the review and approval process of new therapies and ensure patients are able to access lifesaving treatments. Many of the policies that we advocate for, at the state and federal levels, are universally beneficial for all cancer patients.
MISSION FOCUS AREAS
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ACHIEVING BREAKTHROUGHS THROUGH RESEARCH
Powering the scientific engine that drives blood cancer cures and brings hope to patients
DARE TO DREAM PROJECT
Transforming pediatric blood cancer treatment and creating a world where every child can survive cancer and thrive in survivorship
ADVANCING HEALTH EQUITY
Taking purposeful steps to make sure every patient has access to the highest quality blood cancer care
IMPROVING ACCESS TO CLINICAL TRIALS
Advancing better treatments and ensuring that the widest range of blood cancer patients can participate in, and benefit from, clinical trials
SUPPORTING SURVIVORS
Creating programs that empower blood cancer survivors to successfully navigate blood cancer and live their best possible lives
ACCESS, QUALITY, & AFFORDABLE CARE
Advocating for affordable healthcare for all blood cancer patients
PATIENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Providing resources so that no patient is denied treatment because they cannot afford it
EDUCATION & WELLNESS
Providing patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers the knowledge they need to aim for optimal outcomes and maximize quality of life
Before I was diagnosed with multiple myeloma (MM) at age 34, my life looked very different from what it is today. I was a husband and a father. I had a full-time job at the Federal Bureau of Prisons, and I worked out a lot. And now? Well, I still work out a lot; that’s never changed, and I’ll always be a father. But the rest of it? It’s all gone away. And I couldn’t be any more at peace with it than I am now.