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LLS Leading the Charge
On Tuesday, June 22, 2010, the New York Senate unanimously passed legislation (S.5864-A) that requires private health insurance companies in New York to cover oral chemotherapy drugs at the same cost as it’s intravenous (IV) counterpart. Patients and their families … Continue reading
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Mission Moment: Liane
In July 2001, at the age of 23, I had what I thought was a bad chest cold. I was coughing all the time, had shortness of breath even when going up and down the stairs in my house, night … Continue reading
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Mission Moments
Before every training, we have “Mission Moments.” These are moments when someone shares a story about how they are connected to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and the organization’s efforts. This helps remind us of why we are there, why … Continue reading
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Here Comes Jessica!
On Sunday, it took me longer to get to Central Park than it did to run the Achilles Hope and Possibility race. This doesn’t mean I’m fast; it’s just hard to get to from Brooklyn (and these days I won’t turn down … Continue reading
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I’m Running a Marathon!
Maybe I’m crazy. I think I can run a marathon. But not by myself. That’s why I’ve joined The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team in Training, the world’s first and largest charity sports training program. Team in Training is going … Continue reading
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