| The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is here to help!The Society's comprehensive patient services programs provide free up-to-date information on leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma and their treatments; educational seminars for patients and families; Family Support Groups, peer counseling and direct patient financial aid. The following is a summary of available patient service programs that are free to patients and their families. For more information, please contact Nicole Bell at (210) 377-1775, ext. 111. |
Programs and Services
- Family Support Group
Free Family Support Groups help serve the needs of patients, family members and friends who are learning to live with blood cancer. The groups offer a warm and caring atmosphere in which participants come together to identify and share concerns, problems and positive experiences with the group. Group members are motivated to help themselves and each other to cope with their life-threatening illness. The group is facilitated by experienced healthcare professionals who volunteer their time.
- First Connection Program
First Connection connects a newly diagnosed patient with a trained peer volunteer who has experienced a similar diagnosis. Trained volunteer survivors offer support and information to individuals or patients' family members learning to cope with leukemia, Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma or myeloma.
- Patient Financial Aid Program
This program provides financial support to patients with blood cancer. Financial assistance of up to $150 per year, per patient is available for covered outpatient expenses, including medications used in the treatment or control of the disease, blood and marrow transfusions and testings, radiation therapy, as well as transportation costs to and from the doctor's office, Family Support Group, hospital or treatment center.
- The Trish Greene Back to School Program for the Child with Cancer
Our school reentry program helps young survivors adjust to life after treatment, and teaches families, classmates, teachers and healthcare professionals how to deal with the issues surrounding childhood cancer. Program videos and materials are available for preschool, elementary, middle and high school students.
Education
- Patient Education A number of patient education programs including: Improving the Chemotherapy Experience; Cancer Clinical Trials; Cancer: Keys to Survivorship; Meet the Expert on non-Hodgkin Lymphoma; and Meet the Doctor are offered free of charge to help bring treatment options into clearer focus and to strengthen decision-making and coping skills for patients and their families. Please refer to the chapter calendar for scheduled educational programs.
- Professional Education Programs
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society offers several professional programs throughout the year for nurses and social workers. The programs provide an opportunity to learn the latest in treatment advances, information resources and psychosocial issues. All programs offer Continuing Education Units.
- Information and Referral
Information about local community resources are available to assist your family and can be obtained from our office. Disease- and treatment-specific booklets and fact sheets are also available free of charge.
Advocacy
The Society advocates public policy positions that accelerate progress towards cures for leukemia, Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma and myeloma. The aim of the program is to improve the quality of life of those with blood cancers, their friends and families. Critical elements of this effort include ensuring patients access to high-quality healthcare and creating a positive climate for research on the diseases.
To advance its policy goals, the Society encourages its volunteers, friends and other supporters to contact their elected representatives - in Congress and in state legislatures - to share with them the impact that leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma have on thousands of American and to urge responsible policies that will address the serious burden of these diseases.
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