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Diagnosing leukemia requires several tests. After diagnosis, ongoing testing is a major part of leukemia monitoring and treatment.

Knowing which tests you may need and what to expect can make the process easier.

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Join an event! Browse some of the upcoming events being held in support of the Leukemia Research Foundation, or consider creating your own!

From running to fishing and golfing, there is quite a variety.  And don’t miss the 32nd annual ABC7 Gibbons 5K Run + 3K Walk which will be held May 30 in Chicago!

 

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Chris Fleming, an AML survivor, said he had been given only about two weeks before his leukemia would have been at 100%.

He briefly shares his aggressive treatment plan and some of the resources that helped him along his journey in this article and video.

 

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Research grants

As the nation's largest nonprofit focused exclusively on funding leukemia research, our grants are accelerating the development of new and better treatments and an ultimate cure for leukemia.

Patient support

Through our patient-centered approach, access to leukemia experts, and nationwide partnerships, our support programs help patients and their loved ones navigate every step of the cancer journey.

Get involved

Help us achieve a world without leukemia by joining our community of donors, volunteers, and supporters. Explore our numerous donation options, join a fundraising event, or create your own fundraiser.

Our impact

$100M

raised in support of our mission

750+

research projects funded worldwide

$5M+

disbursed in need-based financial support

6.5K+

participants in patient education programs over last ten years

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Leukemia Research Foundation has been such a valuable resource for information and support. The mission of this organization is near and dear to my heart; finding a cure. The research that they support may one day bring an end to leukemia. So many strides have been made by this organization’s research and it gives us all the hope and strength to keep trying to do more. I hope I live to see the cure, because I know it is coming.
- Jill, AML patient
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