What You Need to Know About Lymphoma

On this website, you will find useful information for newly diagnosed lymphoma patients and their loved ones in English,  Spanish and Chinese on lymphoma facts and lymphoma treatments, as well as some lymphoma side effects and toxicity. Here you can also learn about communicating with your healthcare team and coping with lymphoma. Healthcare providers can also sign-up on this website. 

In addition to the information provided here, you can learn more about upcoming educational programs and additional resources available for you.

Lymphoma News and Features

Register Today!  Upcoming Free Educational Programs in Omaha and Chicago
LRF's Lymphoma Workshop programs provide the latest information about lymphoma, current treatment options and patient support topics to patients, survivors and their loved ones across the United States.

Updates on Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia/Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (CLL/SLL) Part I: Overview and Treatment Options
This free teleconference featuring Michael J. Keating, MB, BS and Thomas Kipps, MD, PhD will be held on June 26, 2008 from 1:30pm - 2:30pm ET in collaboration with the CLL Information Group and CancerCare.

Updates on Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia/Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (CLL/SLL) Part II: Complications, Clinical Trials and New Approaches
This free teleconference featuring Richard R. Furman, MD and Clive S. Zent, MD will be held on July 24, 2008 from 1:30pm - 2:30pm ET in collaboration with the CLL Information Group and CancerCare.

Help for Lymphoma Patients and Caregivers in Any Language
LRF’s Lymphoma Helpline provides disease-specific information, treatment-specific information, local support group referrals and help with finding a clinical trial in any language. You can contact a member of the Lymphoma Helpline staff by phone at 800-500-9976 or e-mail.

New Online Resources for Lymphoma Patients, Survivors and Loved Ones
LRF is pleased to announce the release of 15 new educational webcast and podcast programs.  Webcasts offer you the opportunity to navigate through a synchronized slide and audio presentation.  Podcasts (downloadable MP3 files) are presented in audio format only.

North American Educational Forum on Lymphoma
LRF's North American Educational Forum on Lymphoma is the largest educational conference and networking forum for lymphoma patients, survivors, loved ones and healthcare professionals in North America. 

LRF Launches New Series of Patient Education Programs in Ten Cities
LRF's Ask the Doctor About Lymphoma programs provide an overview of lymphoma, current treatment options and the latest research findings for patients, survivors, and loved ones nationwide. This program also offers the unique opportunity for participants to ask specific questions, and meet other members of the lymphoma community.

Young Adult Lymphoma Survivorship Program
In 2004, as part of a cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), LRF began a special project entitled, Young Adult Lymphoma Survivor Study, in order to identify the needs within this particular population of the lymphoma community. As a result of this project, LRF created new web-based programs for patients diagnosed with lymphoma between the ages of 15 and 35. 

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