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First Connection: For those who have recently diagnosed with cancer, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society has provided the opportunity to speak with someone who's been through treatment and learned how to manage the same disease. The Patti Robinson Kaufmann First Connection Program is a peer-to-peer program that matches newly diagnosed patients and their families with trained volunteers who have been touched firsthand by a blood cancer and shared similar experiences.
Online Chats: Live, weekly online chats provide a friendly forum to share experiences and chat with others about anything from the initial phase of diagnosis to treatment and survivorship. Each chat is moderated by an oncology social worker and is password-protected. The online chats are not a replacement for psychotherapy or support groups.
Patient Financial Assistance Programs (visit www.lls.org/support/financial-support for more information):
Programs may cover copays, other medical expenses, urgent need for non-medical expenses, treatment-related travel expenses, clinical trial related-travel expenses and general financial support. Please visit the website for an up-to-date listing of available programs, eligibility criteria, and funding amounts.
Physical Address:
3 International Drive
Port Chester,
NY
10573
800-955-4572
Hours of Operation
9:00am - 9:00pm (ET), Monday - Friday
Voicemail: 24 hours a day / 7 days a week
Coverage Area
United States and Canada
Program Information
Personalized Support: Speak one-on one with a highly trained oncology nurse or social worker who can assist you through blood cancer treatment, financial and social challenges, and give accurate up-to-date disease treatment and support information.First Connection: For those who have recently diagnosed with cancer, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society has provided the opportunity to speak with someone who's been through treatment and learned how to manage the same disease. The Patti Robinson Kaufmann First Connection Program is a peer-to-peer program that matches newly diagnosed patients and their families with trained volunteers who have been touched firsthand by a blood cancer and shared similar experiences.
Online Chats: Live, weekly online chats provide a friendly forum to share experiences and chat with others about anything from the initial phase of diagnosis to treatment and survivorship. Each chat is moderated by an oncology social worker and is password-protected. The online chats are not a replacement for psychotherapy or support groups.
Patient Financial Assistance Programs (visit www.lls.org/support/financial-support for more information):
Programs may cover copays, other medical expenses, urgent need for non-medical expenses, treatment-related travel expenses, clinical trial related-travel expenses and general financial support. Please visit the website for an up-to-date listing of available programs, eligibility criteria, and funding amounts.
Eligibility
Open to those affected by blood cancers
Disabilities access
No services provided on-site, accessibility at community events varies, call for information.
Required Documents
Call for information
Application Process
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