WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Dec. 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Researchers from around the world will present their findings in blood cancer research at the annual American Society of Hematology (ASH) conference in New Orleans December 4-8, 2009.

Throughout the ASH conference, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) experts, including Chief Medical Officer Barton Kamen, M.D., Ph.D., Senior Vice President of Patient Services Hildy Dillon, and Vice President, Research Communications Deborah Banker, will be available to comment on any research news to emerge from the meeting.

To arrange interviews in advance or during the conference, please contact Andrea Greif at (914) 821-8958 or (914) 772-3027 (cell).

About The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society ® (LLS) is the world's largest voluntary health agency dedicated to blood cancer. The LLS mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. LLS funds lifesaving blood cancer research around the world and provides free information and support services.

Founded in 1949 and headquartered in White Plains, NY, LLS has chapters throughout the United States and Canada. To learn more, visit www.LLS.org or contact the Information Resource Center at (800) 955-4572, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET. www.lls.org.

SOURCE The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

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