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Booklet Updates - Leukemia

Booklet updates: Myeloma

Booklet updates: ​Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

Booklet Updates

Blood Cancer United wants you to have the most information about blood cancer treatment. See below for new treatments that have been FDA approved sin…

Immunotherapy for young adults

Also called biological therapy, immunotherapy uses your immune system to fight cancer and generally results in fewer side effects than chemotherapy.

Immunotherapy for children and teens

Also called biological therapy, immunotherapy uses your child's immune system to fight cancer and generally results in fewer side effects than chemot…

Booklet updates: Leukemia

The following drug updates are listed by booklet title. This information is not found in the current version of these booklets, as these treatments we…

Allogeneic stem cell transplantation for young adults

Allogeneic stem cell transplantation (SCT) involves the use of stem cells donated from another person, related or unrelated.

Allogeneic stem cell transplantation for children and teens

Allogeneic stem cell transplantation (SCT) involves the use of stem cells donated from another person, related or unrelated.

Affordable Care Act (ACA) Patient Protections

Affordable Care Act (ACA) patient protections for children and teens

In plans that adhere to the ACA, you cannot be denied coverage or charged a higher premium for coverage due to any condition, including cancer.

Blood tests and urinalysis for young adults

A complete blood count (CBC), blood smear, and urinalysis can help doctors diagnose leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, and other types of blood cancers.

Lymph node aspiration and biopsy

A lymph node aspiration is a type of biopsy procedure. These procedures are used to detect cancer cells in lymph nodes. The tissue sample that can be …

How to organize your medical records

A blood cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming, but organizing your medical records doesn’t have to be. There are many benefits to keeping a file with a…

Flu Shots and Immunizations During Blood Cancer Treatment

Communicating with your specialist or care team

Communication with your specialist and the team coordinating your care is very important. Tell your doctor how much you want to know about your diagno…

Andy

Meet Andy. Multiple Myeloma Survivor. Lawyer. Andy lost his first wife to multiple myeloma. Incredibly, twelve years later, Andy himself was struck by…

Types of blood cancer treatment for young adults

Chemotherapy, stem cell transplantation, and radiation therapy are common blood cancer treatments, but disease type and risk factors also determine th…

Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T-Cell Therapy

Autologous CAR immunotherapy uses a person’s own immune cells (T cells) to identify and attack cancer cells.

Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T-Cell Therapy

Autologous CAR immunotherapy uses a person’s own immune cells (T cells) to identify and attack cancer cells.

Firefighters and blood cancer risk

Firefighters are at an increased risk for blood cancer because of smoke and chemical exposure in the line of duty. There are steps to take to reduce t…

Choosing a blood cancer specialist or treatment center for young adults

After receiving a blood cancer diagnosis, you will want to find a blood cancer specialist or choose a treatment center. Here’s how.

Public health insurance programs for young adults

Some cancer survivors are eligible for health insurance, disability benefits or cash payments. While the eligibility requirements and enrollment proc…

Healthcare for undocumented young adults

In most states, undocumented immigrants are not eligible to enroll in Medicare, Medicaid or Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), or to buy Mark…

Affordable Care Act (ACA) patient protections for young adults

In plans that adhere to the ACA, you cannot be denied coverage or charged a higher premium for your coverage due to any condition, including cancer.