Blood Cancer United
Blood Cancer Basics & Research
True or False
Colors & Symbols
100
What is Blood Cancer United's main mission?
To cure blood cancer and improve the quality of life for patients and their families
100
Name a type of blood cancer
- There's so many so ima just let y'all know if you're right lol
100
Blood Cancer United only supports research for Leukemia and Lymphoma
False! We fund research for 100+ blood cancers
100
What symbol represents cancer awarenss?
Ribbons!
200
Name one big event that Blood Cancer United hosts
- Light the Night
- Visionaries/ Student Visionaries of the Year
- Big Climb
200
What does a stem cell/ bone marrow transplant do?
A procedure in which a patient receives healthy stem cells to replace damaged stem cells.
200
Every type of blood cancer is treated the same way
False! Every case is unique and is treated accordingly
200
What color represents all blood cancers?
RED!!!
300
What are the three pillars of Blood Cancer United?
1. Research
2. Patient Support
3. Policy and Advocacy
300
Name a type of treatment that can be used for blood cancer.
- Chemotherapy
- Immunotherapy
- Radiation
- Transplants
300
The only way to support blood cancer research and patients is through fundraising
False! You can spread awareness, volunteer, push for policy change, etc
300
Describe the new Blood Cancer United logo
400
What decade was Leukemia and Lymphoma society founded?
1949
400
What age group is Leukemia most prevalent in?
Children
400
Genetic testing can help determine which blood cancer treatment might be most effective.
True! Targeted treatments can be determined through genetic testing
400
What are the colors for Leukemia and Lymphoma ribbons?
Orange: Leukemia
Green: Lymphoma
500
What is Blood Cancer United's Bold Goal?
To enable patients with blood cancer to gain more than one million years of life by 2040!
500
How much has Blood Cancer United invested in research?
Over $2 BILLION!
500
Targeted therapies affect both cancerous and healthy cells equally.
False! Targeted therapies are meant to affect cancerous cells
500
What are the different colored lanterns at Light the Night and what do they represent?
Red: Supporters
White: Survivors
Gold: Remembrance
