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Upcoming Telephone Education Program on Myelodysplastic Syndromes and Myeloproliferative Disorders
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, in collaboration with CancerCare, is offering a free telephone workshop entitled "Myelodysplastic Syndrome and Other Myeloproliferative Disorders," on Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2004, 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. ET.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Educates Patients and Caregivers About New Treatments for Acute Myelogenous Leukemia
The Society is collaborating with the National Marrow Donor Program and CancerCare to offer a free telephone workshop, "Medical Update on AML: New Treatments & Blood Stem Cell Transplantation," on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2004, 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. ET.

MCG Capital Signs on as a National Sponsor of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Leukemia Cup Regatta
MCG Capital Corporation has signed on as a national sponsor of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Leukemia Cup Regatta for the next three years. The company committed to an Admiral sponsorship.

In Just Eight Short Weeks, Two Outstanding Individuals Raise More Than $150,000 for Lifesaving Cancer Research
In just eight short weeks, a Keego Harbor, MI man and a Jupiter, FL woman raised more than $150,000 to benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, a stellar accomplishment that landed them in first place in the Society's national Man & Woman of the Year campaign.

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Disease Information

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Archived Lymphoma Telephone Education Workshop
The program "Timing is Everything: When to Start Therapy for Indolent Lymphoma" took place on Aug. 24 and featured John D. Hainsworth, M.D., director of clinical research, The Sarah Cannon Cancer Center, Nashville TN. The archived version of this program will soon be available by clicking the link above or by calling the Society's Information Resource Center at (800) 955-4572.

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There are a growing number of ways for you to make a difference and help The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society beyond the traditional check. Find out more.

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Leukemia Cup Regatta

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Join Us
You can raise more than just a sail to help fight leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma. Take part in a Regatta near you. Let us show you how.

School and Youth

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Information for Parents
Learn more about the fun and educational aspects of our School & Youth Programs.




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Decitabine helpful in elderly with leukemia
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