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Follow-up care and survivorship

If you're cancer free after treatment or your disease is under control, regular care is critically important. Stay on track with these tips and resou…

Follow-up care and survivorship for young adults

After you're in remission or your disease is under control, regular care is critically important. Stay on track with these tips and resources.

Follow-up care for childhood cancer survivors

What to expect after your child’s blood cancer treatment ends.

Blood, bone marrow, and the lymphatic system

Understanding your diagnosis will help you make informed decisions about your treatment. It will also give you greater insight into the scientific adv…

Immunotherapy

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

Allogeneic stem cell transplantation

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

Heart, kidneys, liver and lung function

Some cancer treatments can affect the function of your heart, kidneys, liver, and lungs. Your doctor will monitor you closely for any adverse effects.

Pain

Pain assessment is an important part of any medical evaluation, and pain management is an important part of your care.

Sleep disturbances

You should get an adequate amount of sleep as you undergo treatment, but for many patients, sleep doesn't come easily. Here are suggestions to improve…

Long-term and late effects of blood cancer treatment

effects can linger for months or years after therapy. Heart disease and other cancers can appear years after treatment.

Partnerships

Partner with Blood Cancer United—together we can create a world without blood cancers and unlock the cure for all cancers.

Booklet Updates - Leukemia

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.

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…