Lymphoma Research Foundation

The nation's largest lymphoma-focused voluntary health organization funding research and providing survivors, patients and loved ones with critical information along with professional education programs, advocacy and awareness.

Why do we exist?

The Lymphoma Research Foundation (LRF) is the largest lymphoma-focused voluntary health organization devoted exclusively to funding lymphoma research and providing patients and healthcare professionals with critical information on the disease. Our mission is to eradicate lymphoma and serve those touched by this disease.

What have you accomplished?

LRF provides a comprehensive series of programs and services geared to patients and their families which address treatment issues, the latest research advances, and coping with all aspects of the disease, including health insurance and financial questions. Programs and services include: Lymphoma Helpline & Clinical Trials Information Service; Lymphoma Support Network; Conferences and Symposiums; and the Patient Aid Grant Program. LRF also offers informational webcasts and podcasts featuring leading lymphoma researchers, radio broadcasts, teleconferences, publications and newsletters.

Here is the story of one of the thousands of people who has been helped by the Lymphoma Research Foundation:

In August of 2000, Nancy J. was diagnosed with lymphoma, the most common blood cancer and the third most common cancer of children. She was 42 years old.

While in a doctor’s waiting room, she found a brochure for an upcoming Lymphoma Research Foundation (LRF) program. She attended the program and learned important information that helped her choose a treatment option that she was comfortable with. She has been in remission since 2002.

The Lymphoma Research Foundation has been instrumental in Nancy’s personal lymphoma experience. The educational programs and materials have enabled her to make informed decisions about her treatment options and continue to keep her abreast of the latest developments. Three years ago, she helped start a local LRF chapter in order to extend LRF educational and patient services to the local community, and to raise funds for research.

Nancy says that it has been a challenge for her to accept that lymphoma will be part of her life for the rest of her life. But she is thankful for the love and support of her family and friends, for medical science and the talent of researchers and doctors, and for the important patient education and services, information and hope through research offered by the Lymphoma Research Foundation.

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