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Urine Test

A urine test, also called a urinalysis, measures levels of proteins, blood cells and chemicals in the urine. This test can provide information about h…

Tips for Talking with Your Employer and Your Workplace Rights

You may not be sure whether it's wise to let your employer know that you have cancer. You may want to seek advice from a professional counselor who un…

Making Treatment Decisions

Adults living with blood cancer must make decisions about treatment, family, work or school and finances. If your child has been diagnosed, you must m…

Understanding Different Types of Treatments

Treatment options vary for the different types of blood cancer. Your choices depend on your specific diagnosis, age, cytogenetic analysis (an examinat…

Life After Diagnosis And Treatment

Your treatment is over and now begins a new step in your journey: life after cancer. No one forgets that he, she or a loved one once had cancer. After…

Long-Term and Late Effects For Cancer Survivors

Blood cancer survivors don't always have serious long-term or late effects of treatment. For those who do, some long-term effects, such as fatigue, ca…

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Minerva

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Managing Long-Term and Late Effects

Many long-term and late effects of treatment can be managed. Work closely with your doctor and follow these tips to help keep long-term and late effec…

Possible Treatment Effects

Possible effects on males Loss of sperm production can be temporary or permanent. If sperm production recovers, this can take one to five year…

Talking With Members of Your Oncology Team

Talk with your oncology team members about the effects treatment may have on you or your child's fertility. If possible, gather this information befor…

Family Planning Options

Once you've spoken with your doctor about whether your treatment can affect fertility, you may want to know more about family-planning options. There …

Options for Males

Males can take certain steps and precautions to preserve fertility before, during and after treatment. Options to Preserve Fertility before T…

Options for Females

Females can take certain steps and precautions to preserve fertility before, during and after treatment. Options to Preserve Fertility Before Tr…

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Pregnancy Most women of childbearing age who have been treated for cancer and are able to conceive (are fertile) can go on to have normal pregnanci…

Sexual Health and Intimacy

These webpages cover a range of sensitive topics related to intercourse, sexual health, intimacy and cancer. Although not always discussed, sexual hea…

Communicating With Your Partner

Discussing experiences, feelings and concerns with your partner(s)—giving each other the chance to talk and listen—is an important part of maintaining…

Managing Sexual Side Effects

An important part of managing side effects that impact your sexual health is to determine what factors may be causing or contributing to the changes y…

Cancer Drug Therapy and Nutrition

Some drugs used to treat cancer can interact with food in ways that your treatment team will inform you about. When you begin a new treatment or start…

Dietitians and Nutritionists

Get a Free One-On-One Nutrition Consultation You may want to ask your doctor to refer you to a dietitian or a nutritionist for specific advice an…

Healthy Eating

People living with cancer may have different nutrition goals and challenges, depending on their: Age Type of disease or treatment Stage of d…

Dental Health

Dental care is an important part of overall cancer care. Good nutrition also plays a big role in dental health. Problems with the teeth, gums or mouth…

Organizing Medical Records

Keeping a file with all your medical records in one place is a good idea, especially if you're seeing more than one doctor or seeking a second opinion…

Types of Plans

The following general descriptions may vary from your coverage, so always check your own plan description. Health Maintenance Organizations …

Employment Rights of Cancer Survivors and Caregivers

Working often fulfills a critical financial and emotional need for cancer survivors and their caregivers. In addition to providing income and importan…

Job Application Process

If you are looking for a new job, consider these steps to lessen the chance that you will face discrimination because of your cancer history: Do…