to help you { Get information { Take care of chores. We want you to know that LLS offers free information and patient services for individuals and families touched by blood cancers. Information Specialists. Our Information Specialists are master’s level oncology social workers, nurses and health educators. They provide up-to-date blood cancer information. You can call to speak with an Information Specialist Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET at (800) 955-4572. You can also email infocenter@LLS.org or chat online at www.LLS.org. Clinical Trials. Our Information Specialists help patients work with their doctors to find out about specific clinical trials. You can also use our online clinical-trial search service supported by LLS. It offers patients and caregivers immediate access to listings of blood cancer clinical trials. You can reach this online service by visiting www.LLS.org/clinicaltrials. L page 4 I 800.955.4572 I www.LLS.org Advocacy and Public Policy. The LLS Office of Public Policy (OPP) enlists volunteers to help advocate for policies and laws to speed the development of new treatments and improve access to quality medical care. Visit www.LLS.org/advocacy to find out more or get involved. Co-pay Assistance Program. This program offers assistance for financially eligible patients with certain blood cancer diagnoses to help pay for private or public health insurance premiums and/or co-pay costs for prescription medications. Check www.LLS.org/copay or call (877) 557-2672 to speak to a Co-Pay Assistance Program specialist for eligibility information. Language Services. Free language services are available for calls with our Information Specialists. Free Materials and Información en Español. LLS has free patient education and support booklets in English and Spanish. You can order these materials by phone at (800) 955-4572. You can also read or print the booklets, or order free print versions, at www.LLS.org/resourcecenter. Chapter Programs and Services. LLS chapter offices around the United States and Canada offer support and education. Your chapter can arrange for you to speak to another person living with lymphoma through the Patti Robinson Kaufmann First Connection Program. The Patient Financial Aid program offers a limited amount of financial aid for qualified patients. Find your chapter by calling (800) 955-4572 or by visiting www.LLS.org. Telephone/Web Education Programs. LLS provides free telephone and web education programs presented by experts for patients and caregivers. For more information contact our Information Specialists. Visit www.LLS.org/programs. Children’s Concerns. Children with lymphoma may feel scared and helpless and may be too young to understand their illness and treatment. One way to help children feel better about the changes in their lives is to have them take part in “normal” activities as soon as the doctor says it is okay. Parents of a child with lymphoma may want to talk to members of their child’s healthcare team about how to find enough time for everything, pay for treatment and best help their children. For more information, see the free LLS publication Coping With Childhood Leukemia and Lymphoma. L The Lymphoma Guide I page 5 The Trish Greene Back to School Program for Children With Cancer. This program helps doctors, nurses, parents and school personnel work together for a smooth return to school for children with cancer. For more information, contact your LLS chapter or call (800) 955-4572. Reach Out. You and your loved ones can reach out to others for support. For example { LLS offers online Blood Cancer Discussion Boards and live online chats at www.LLS.org/getinfo. { Local or Internet support groups and blogs can give support. { You may get to know other people living with cancer. These friendships provide support. Suggestions From Other People Living With Cancer { Get information about choosing a cancer specialist or treatment center. { Talk with family and friends about how you feel and how they can help you. { Find out what your insurance covers. { Find out if financial assistance is available. { Learn about the most current tests and treatments for lymphoma. { Talk openly