The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is committed to reaching out to those with leukemia, Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma and myeloma in meaningful ways. Programs have been developed all over the country to meet the needs of patients, families and oncology professionals; the people who deal with blood cancer every day and the people who care for them.

We have listened to the feedback from patients, volunteers and scholars. We have heard that the day-to-day benefits they receive from support, outreach, community and our strong research program make a difference. LLS's programs for patients and their families include:

Family Support Groups - Healthcare professionals lead regularly scheduled group meetings, bringing together patients, families and friends

First Connection (Peer-to-Peer) Program - First Connection is a peer-to-peer telephone support program linking patients and their families with a trained volunteer who has experienced a similar situation

Back to School - The Trish Greene Back to School Program for Children with Cancer is designed to increase communication among healthcare professionals, parents, patients and school officials to assure a smooth transition from active treatment back to school and daily life

Education Programs - The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society offers patient and family education and information for individuals living with cancer

For Caregivers - When someone is diagnosed with a blood cancer it will dramatically affect the lives of families and all others who have a relationship with the patient

Blood Cancer Resource Directory - Follow the links to organizations that can help you cope with blood cancers

End-of-Life - This section assists patients and families navigate the challenges and concerns of the terminal phase of an illness.

Grief - This section contains information to help those living with grief and the pain of loss of a loved one

Accessing Home Care - Learn about home-care services

Online Support Groups - The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Online Support Groups, in partnership with The Wellness Community.

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