In this site's Disease Information section, you will find information about the specific types of leukemias and lymphomas, as well as myeloma. Information includes risk factors, symptoms, and diagnosis. A separate section provides general information about treatment options for rare blood cancers, such as myelodysplastic syndrome and myeloproliferative disorders.
In the Patient Services section, there is information for the newly diagnosed, including a program called First Connection, which connects newly diagnosed patients, caregivers, and their families with a trained peer volunteer who can answer questions and share their experiences by phone. There is a link to the Society's Patient Financial Aid Program, which offers financial reimbursement for some medications, transportation, and procedures for those in need. There is also a link to the Society's Co-Pay Assistance Program, which offers financial support towards the cost of insurance co-payments for prescription drugs, if you qualify.
You can access the Society's Live Patient Help (M-F 10:00 AM- 5:00 PM EST) or call 800-955-4572 toll free for telephone support (M-F 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM EST). There is also a state-by-state listing of Family Support Groups, online discussion groups, and recent news from Reuters Health about leukemia and lymphoma and other blood-related cancers. The site indicates when cancer information was last updated.
The site also provides a variety of free educational brochures and pamphlets, including an online booklet Blood and Marrow Stem Cell Transplantation. It describes the transplant procedure, potential complications, emotional concerns, and the recovery period. The booklet is also available in Spanish, French, and Portuguese.
Here you will find comprehensive information from the National Cancer Institute about the different types of adult and childhood leukemias, including their symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options, and factors that affect recovery. There are also fact sheets about new treatments for leukemia and results of important leukemia clinical trials. Information is presented in two formats -- for patients and for health professionals -- and the site indicates when information was last updated. You can also search to find clinical trials involving leukemia patients. Information is also available in Spanish.
