Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Cancer Experts Unite to Form First-of-its-Kind Consortium
The Lymphoma Research Foundation (LRF) has announced the formation of its Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Lymphoma Consortium.
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Using Social Media as a Force for Good
Social media influencer, Anthony Corrado, was clearly destined for a life in the entertainment business. Getting his start making YouTube videos for fun as a kid, the 27-year-old now TikTok and Instagram star, uses his platform to do what he loves most – make people laugh. In 2023, life threw Corrado a curveball when he was diagnosed with lymphoma. Instead of navigating his diagnosis in private, he decided to stay positive while documenting his lymphoma journey and creating a remarkable community of support among his over 490,000 followers.
Patient Perspectives: When Should a Patient Seek a Second Opinion?
Second opinions can help a patient better understand their options and ultimately make the best decisions for their care. Lymphoma specialist, Loretta Nastoupil, MD discusses why seeking a second opinion can be a helpful tool for patients when making decisions about their care, while lymphoma survivor, Larry Simon, discusses why he ultimately chose to obtain a second opinion.
Where Are They Now?: Allison Rosenthal, DO
Dr. Allison Rosenthal, DO is a lymphoma specialist at the Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, Arizona.
Transforming the Field of Survivorship Research
Lymphoma Research Foundation CEO Meghan Gutierrez sat down with Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz, the author of groundbreaking legislation that would transform the field of survivorship research and increase access to survivorship-related healthcare and services. They discussed the bi-partisan Comprehensive Cancer Survivorship Act, her motivation to author the legislation and the needs of cancer survivors.
Pedaling to Support LRF’s Mission One Mile at a Time
Jim Baker and his wife, Pia, bonded over their love of cycling. After Pia passed away from primary central nervous system lymphoma, Jim has found a whole new meaning in their shared hobby as he pedals to support LRF.
Breakthroughs Start with Strong Patient Relationships
Many healthcare professionals get into medicine out of a desire to help people, and Zachary Epstein-Peterson, MD is no exception. In fact, one of the primary factors that led him to focus his career on lymphoma was witnessing the close relationships between doctor and patient during his early rotations, and it’s those deep connections with patients that continue to inform his lymphoma research today.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration Approves Pirtobrutinib (Jaypirca) for Relapsed/Refractory Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia/Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma
On December 1, 2023 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it has approved BTK inhibitor, pirtobrutinib (Jaypirca, Eli Lilly and Company), for adults with chronic lymphocytic leukemia or small lymphocytic lymphoma (CLL/SLL) who have received at least two…
Lymphoma Research Foundation Raises Over $1 Million at New York City Gala to Help Eradicate Lymphoma 
Lymphoma Research Foundation Raises Over $1 Million at New York City Gala to Help Eradicate Lymphoma October 6, 2023 – The Lymphoma Research Foundation (LRF) – the nation’s largest non-profit organization dedicated exclusively to funding innovative lymphoma research and serving…
First Lady of Tennessee, Maria Lee, Shares Her Experience with Lymphoma
First Lady of Tennessee, Maria Lee, Shares Her Experience with Lymphoma No one ever thinks they will hear the words, “you have cancer.” Those words rang in my ears just over one year ago, and it’s surreal to know that…