General Info

Facilitating communication among patients, family and friends, and the medical team. The Family Support Group Program is based on the idea that open communication about the illness is critical for coping with all the feelings that arise. With appropriate professional guidance, patients and family members can discuss their anxieties with each other who share the same burden. This sharing of ideas and emotions strengthens the family bond and enhances everyone's ability to cope with the disease. All patients, family members and friends affected by leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's lymphoma and myeloma are invited to attend at local society chapters free of charge. Providing supplementary financial assistance to patients receiving active treatment for their blood-related cancers. Through this program, the Society is able to help patients with significant financial need defray treatment-related expenses, including approved medications, radiation therapy, transportation, blood and marrow transfusions, and testing not covered by insurance or other sources. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society would like to be able to provide financial assistance to all patients, but unfortunately, funds available through the Patient Financial Aid program are limited and subject to availability. It is important that these limited funds be available for patients who are experiencing the greatest financial need.