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Berkeley/Oakland (CA) LLS Virtual Blood Cancer Support Group

We are pleased to let patients and families know about the LLS blood cancer support group opportunities around the country. These support groups are facilitated by LLS, not AAMDS. This virtual group meets on the first Monday of every month from 7:30 to 9:00pm. Registration is required for you to receive the login information for the group. Use this link to register,
https://www.llsform.org/ho0999SER/BRK1FSG/index.html

Roseville (CA) LLS Virtual Blood Cancer Support Group

We are pleased to let patients and families know about the LLS blood cancer support group opportunities around the country. These support groups are facilitated by LLS, not AAMDS. This virtual group meets on the first Wednesday of every month from 5:30 to 7:30pm. Registration is required for you to receive the login information for the group. Use this link to register,
https://www.llsform.org/ho0999SER/RSV1FSG/index.html
This group is facilitated by Dulcy Wilson, RN, MSN.

Sacramento (CA) LLS Virtual Blood Cancer Support Group

We are pleased to let patients and families know about the LLS blood cancer support group opportunities around the country. These support groups are facilitated by LLS, not AAMDS. This virtual group meets on the first Wednesday of every month from 6:30 to 8:00pm. Registration is required for you to receive the login information for the group. Use this link to register,
https://www.llsform.org/ho0999SER/SCM1FSG/index.html
This group is facilitated by Elsa Hatch, RN.

Phoenix (AZ) LLS Virtual Blood Cancer Support Group

We are pleased to let patients and families know about the LLS blood cancer support group opportunities around the country. These support groups are facilitated by LLS, not AAMDSIF. This virtual group meets on the second Tuesday of each month from 5:30 to 7:00pm. Registration is required for you to receive the login information for the group. Use this link to register,
https://www.llsform.org/ho0999SER/AZ1FSG/index.html

Tucson (AZ) LLS Virtual Blood Cancer Support Group

We are pleased to let patients and families know about the LLS blood cancer support group opportunities around the country. These support groups are facilitated by LLS, not AAMDSIF. This virtual group meets on the second Monday of each month from 5:30 to 7:00pm. Registration is required for you to receive the login information for the group. Use this link to register,
https://www.llsform.org/ho0999SER/TUC1FSG/index.html

Update on Alayna: Loving Kindergarten, but Mom still worries

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Ashley and Alayna Numbers

Alayna is doing all the normal activities for a child her age.  Learning to read, making many friends, and taking gymnastics are parts of ordinary life for kindergarteners.  She’s looking forward to soccer and more sports when pandemic life eases. Few signs remain that she battled

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mRNA COVID-19 Vaccination Sparks Strong Antibody Response in Patients With AML and MDS

The mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines Are Safe and Effective for Most Patients with Cancer
For most patients with cancer, the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective. This article explains the results of the first study that evaluated the safety and effectiveness of the mRNA vaccines in patients with solid cancers, such as lung, breast, or prostate cancer.
November 2021 – Lung Cancer
Laura Morgan