The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is committed to reaching out in meaningful ways to those with leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin lymphoma and myeloma. Programs have been developed to meet the needs of patients, families and oncology professionals.

To find out more about our programs, please contact our Patient Services Manager Nancy Day at (703) 399-2959, or email Nancy.Day@LLS.org.

Family Support Groups 
At these professionally- led meetings, patients and family members discuss common concerns, exchange information about treatment and support each other's strengths.

First Connection
Help for newly diagnosed patients is only a phone call away thanks to the Society's First Connection Program. The program matches newly diagnosed patients with others who share a similar diagnosis or situation to provide support, information and hope. Click here to make a connection.

The Trish Greene Back to School Program for Children with Cancer
Information to help children make the transition from clinic to classroom is available for students, parents, educators and healthcare professionals.

Patient Education
The Society provides free information including literature, posters, videos, educational programs and public service advertising.  Click here for a listing of DC-area Patient Education programs. Information is available through the chapter office as well as through the national Information Resource Center (IRC) at (800) 955-4572.

Patient Financial Aid Program
Limited funds are available on a remibursement basis to assist with the payment of out-of-pocket costs for chemotherapy, radiation, some lab work and transportation to the oncologist's office.

Community Connections
Information about community resources available to assist you and your family can be obtained from our office.

Patient-Related Volunteer Opportunities
Help our local chapter at health fairs, special events and marrow donor drives, among other activities. You can make a difference.

Family Support Groups - Information on the National Capital Area Chapter's Family Support Groups

Myeloma Services - DC-area services for people with myeloma.

Awareness Month - Help LLS raise awareness of blood cancers by asking your local library, house of worship or other community organization to participate in Blood Cancer Awareness Month in September. We'll send you an Awareness Month Kit that you can use to help them create a display.

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