Dr. E. Anders Kolb

As we observe World Cancer Day, I’m reflecting on my own family’s experience with blood cancer.

As we observe World Cancer Day, I’m reflecting on my own family’s experience with blood cancer, the children with blood cancer I have had the honor of knowing, and the many individuals and families who have been impacted by a blood cancer diagnosis.

Our work at The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) has had a positive impact on so many, but we can do even more to accelerate progress for the blood cancer patients we serve.

As a pediatric oncologist for 25 years, I’ve dedicated my professional career to giving patients and their families more quality time. But in 2007—long before I became president and CEO of LLS—the goal of more years of life became personal…

bold goal: to enable patients with blood cancer to gain more than one million years of life by 2040.

 means more birthdays, more graduations, and more cherished moments for blood cancer patients and their families.

It represents the additional years of life gained because of LLS’s ongoing commitment to accelerating cures and treatments, investing in breakthroughs and driving access to care for all. Over 75 years, LLS’s work has added millions of years to patients’ lives, and if we did nothing from this day on, we’d still be adding invaluable years and moments. But our bold goal is to go above and beyond today’s achievements—to accelerate the current pace of discovery and access to care.

To learn more about advances in blood cancer and how LLS will accomplish its blog goal, please visit: https://www.lls.org/blog/bold-goal-bold-action-0

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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is committed to significantly extending the lives of blood cancer patients, aiming to add over one million years of life by 2040. This ambitious goal underscores the importance of continued advancements in treatments and access to care. LLS's efforts have already contributed millions of years to patients' lives over its 75-year history. The organization seeks to accelerate the pace of discovery and improve access to care, ensuring more meaningful moments for patients and their families.

Dr. E. Anders Kolb

Bold Goal, Bold Action

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