CLL Society News Archives

May 25, 2023

Dr. Brian Koffman Quoted in Verywell Health Article on COVID-19 Vaccinations for the Immunocompromised

Dr. Brian Koffman, provided his expert opinion regarding the most recent CDC recommendations for COVID-19 bivalent booster vaccinations

March 24, 2023

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Disclosure 101: Who, When, and What to Say About Your Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prognosis

One afternoon in late March 2013, a group of former colleagues and I were making small talk at a memorial service for Steve, who had just died of a brain tumor.

March 1, 2023

Navigating the Financial Aspects of CAR T-Cell Therapy

In this WebMD article, Dr. Koffman provides practical advice on how patients can receive assistance paying for this expensive and potentially lifesaving therapy.

February 13, 2023

Advocating for Patients With Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

While attending the American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting held in New Orleans, LA, in December 2022, CLL Society Executive Vice President Dr. Brian Koffman was interviewed by CGTLive, a healthcare provider geared outlet that reports on cell, gene, regenerative, and engineered medicines.

February 13, 2023

CLL Society’s 2022 Press Release: CLL Society Increases Its Reach, Funds Critical Cancer Research and Advocates for the Immunocompromised in 2022; Starts New Year Poised for Further Growth

For the first time, CLL Society has published a press release reflecting on our significant achievements for the chronic lymphocytic leukemia and small lymphocytic lymphoma (CLL/SLL) community this past year. In 2022, CLL Society took major steps forward in expanding our four pillars: education, support, advocacy, and research.

February 2, 2023

USA Today Links the Immunocompromised to CLL Society’s COVID-19 Action Plan

In their 1/28/2023 article: Weak immune system? Government offers advice to help at-risk people avoid COVID-19 infections in the wake of the FDA’s withdrawal of Evusheld’s emergency authorization as it was ineffective for over 90% of the active SARS-CoV-2 variants of concerns, USA Today urges the immunocompromised to have

December 29, 2022

What Makes Being Diagnosed with CLL So Surprising

Dr. Koffman was interviewed by Prevention magazine to share some of his emotional experiences when he was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia in 2005 and what he learned that helped him cope, primarily through the early part of his journey when he was asked to “Watch and Wait.” The

December 29, 2022

EAT THIS, NOT THAT! Signs There May Be Something Wrong with Your Blood, Including Weight Loss

While the questions were about blood disorders in general and not chronic lymphocytic leukemia/small lymphocytic lymphoma (CLL/SLL) or even leukemias specifically, you might find my responses and those of Dr. Eric Tam helpful in developing a broader understanding of what can go wrong in blood cancers and other disorders.

November 22, 2022

Dr. Susan O’Brien Named a Top Female Scientist in 2022

Dr. Susan O’Brien was recognized as one of the top 40 female scientists in the world in 2022. We are proud to have Dr. O’Brien as a member of CLL Society’s Board of Directors.

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CLL Society News

Dr. Brian Koffman Quoted in Verywell Health Article on COVID-19 Vaccinations for the Immunocompromised

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Disclosure 101: Who, When, and What to Say About Your Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prognosis

Navigating the Financial Aspects of CAR T-Cell Therapy

Advocating for Patients With Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

CLL Society’s 2022 Press Release: CLL Society Increases Its Reach, Funds Critical Cancer Research and Advocates for the Immunocompromised in 2022; Starts New Year Poised for Further Growth

USA Today Links the Immunocompromised to CLL Society’s COVID-19 Action Plan

What Makes Being Diagnosed with CLL So Surprising

EAT THIS, NOT THAT! Signs There May Be Something Wrong with Your Blood, Including Weight Loss

Dr. Susan O’Brien Named a Top Female Scientist in 2022

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