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Is lymphoma the same as lukemia?

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Would a CBC show lymphoma or leukemia?

No: A CBC alone is not sensitive enough to detect leukemia or lymphoma. A careful medical history and physical exam and a manual review of the peripheral blood and a bone marrow aspiration and biopsy are usually necessary when leukemia or lymphoma are under consideration. A CT scan is also usually ordered for evaluation for possible lymphoma.

Is acute lymphoblastic leukaemia curable?

Yes, acute leukemia can be cured. Not everyone will be cured, but the percent of people who are is getting higher all the time. Leukemia is cancer of the white blood cells. The disease usually affects one of the two major types of white blood cells: lymphocytes and granulocytes.

What is the global prevalence of leukemias?

Rate of New Cases and Deaths per 100,000: The rate of new cases of chronic lymphocytic leukemia was 5.0 per 100,000 men and women per year. The death rate was 1.1 per 100,000 men and women per year. These rates are age-adjusted and based on 2013–2017 cases and 2014–2018 deaths.

LLS Health Manager TM

Manage your health by tracking your side effects, medication, food and hydration, questions for your doctor, grocery lists and more.

LLS Coloring For Kids TM

This app allows children to express their creativity and offers activities to help them learn about blood cancer and its treatment.

Financial Assistance

We are dedicated to helping patients and families cope with the financial burden that cancer brings. In addition to our advocacy efforts to fight the rising cost of cancer care, we provide an array of financial assistance programs to help with cancer-related expenses.

Jerri Kropf, Lymphoma Survivor

In February 2016, I was admitted to the emergency room after experiencing unusual symptoms. Shortly after, I was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

Sawyer Sanchez, Leukemia Survivor

While on vacation across the country, I was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). I was immediately flown home and started receiving chemotherapy. With my parents at the hospital around the clock, the rest of my family turned to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) for help.

What information is needed for a blood cancer diagnosis?

Required Information for Application: The patient’s Social Security Number and date of birth. If patient is a minor (under the age of 18), patient AND guardian’s Social Security Numbers and date of birth are required. The patient’s blood cancer diagnosis.

What are the eligibility requirements for the interdisciplinary blood cancer program?

To be eligible for this program: Patients must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and reside in the U.S. or U.S. territories. Patients must have a confirmed diagnosis of blood cancer, be in active treatment, scheduled to begin treatment or in follow up care, all attested to by the patient or care team member.

What is the age of a minor to get a blood cancer diagnosis?

The patient’s Social Security Number and date of birth. If patient is a minor (under the age of 18 ), patient AND guardian’s Social Security Numbers and date of birth are required. The patient’s blood cancer diagnosis. Physician’s information (first and last name, and location)

Step 4

You will see a list of chat rooms on the left hand side. Click on the name of the chat in which you would like to participate. This will bring you to the chat room.

Step 5

To enter a message, type in the text box at the bottom of the screen. Hit "Enter" on your keyboard when you are ready to send your message. You are able to attach items by clicking onto the paper clip and following the instructions. Once you hit enter, your message will appear with a black question mark next to it.

Available Funding

Support for this program is based on the availability of funds by disease diagnosis.

Program Eligibility Criteria

Be a United States citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. or U.S. territory.

How to Apply

You may call (877) 557-2672 to speak with an Intake Specialist who can walk you through the application process. If you prefer to apply on your own, please refer to the information below.

Claims Information

Approved patients must submit a claim for a covered expense every 90 days to keep their accounts active.

Benefits and Taxable Income

As a charity, LLS is exempt from federal income tax and individuals who receive assistance from a charity to meet their personal needs do not generally have to pay federal income tax on the value of the assistance they receive.

Contact Information

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Co-Pay Assistance Program P.O. Box 12268 Newport News, VA 23612

We Want to Hear How This Program Has Helped You!

We would love to hear how the financial assistance provided by LLS has helped you. Patient stories help us illustrate the impact and importance of this program in the lives of blood cancer patients.

Available Funding

Support for this program is based on the availability of funds by disease diagnosis.

Program Eligibility Criteria

Be a United States citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. or U.S. territory.

How to Apply

You may call (877) 557-2672 to speak with an Intake Specialist who can walk you though the application process. If you prefer to apply on your own, please refer to the information below.

Claims Information

Approved patients must submit a claim for a covered expense every 90 days to keep their accounts active.

Benefits and Taxable Income

As a charity, LLS is exempt from federal income tax and individuals who receive assistance from a charity to meet their personal needs do not generally have to pay federal income tax on the value of the assistance they receive.

We Want to Hear How This Program Has Helped You!

We would love to hear how the financial assistance provided by LLS has helped you. Patient stories help us illustrate the impact and importance of this program in the lives of blood cancer patients.

Program Information

Eligibility Requirements

How to Apply

Online Portal Registration

• Required Information for Application: 1. The patient’s Social Security Number and date of birth 1.1. If patient is a minor (under the age of 18), patient AND guardian’s Social Security Numbers and date of birth are required. 1.2. Patients who do not have a Social Security number or Alien ID number should call (877) 557-2672 to apply. Please note th...

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