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Managing school during blood cancer treatment as a young adult

If you are a student, you may need to take a medical leave of absence. Talk to your healthcare team to make the decision best for you.

End-of-life care for young adults

Find information on how to manage emotions, legal and financial matters, hospice care, funeral planning, and helping children cope as you manage care…

Infections, low blood counts, and iron overload in young adults

Blood cancer treatment can make patients susceptible to low blood counts and infections, which may be serious and difficult to treat.

Pain in young adults

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

Sleep disturbances in young adults

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

Flu Shots and Immunizations During Blood Cancer Treatment

Radiation therapy for young adults

Radiation therapy, also known as “radiotherapy,” uses high energy or other types of radiation to kill cancer cells. While most blood cancers cannot b…

Managing Blood Cancer Treatment Side Effects

Long-term and late effects of cancer treatment in young adults

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

Firefighters and blood cancer risk in young adults

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…

Caring for your child during treatment

Prepare your home, plan for hospital stays, and set healthy routines for sleep, nutrition, and hygiene for a child undergoing blood cancer treatment.

Blood cancer and immunizations for children and teens

Find Immunization guidance for children diagnosed with or undergoing treatment for blood cancer.p

Managing Blood Cancer Treatment Side Effects

Lumbar puncture (Spinal tap)

What is a lumbar puncture? A lumbar puncture, also known as a spinal tap, is used to collect the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) surrounding the brain and s…

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 tell a child they have blood cancer

Keep the discussion age appropriate when talking to a child about their diagnosis. Consider the following guidelines by age group.

Coping with a child’s blood cancer diagnosis

A child’s blood cancer diagnosis affects everyone in a child’s life. We’ve compiled a list of coping tips and tools for kids, teens, parents, siblings…

Caring for Kids and Adolescents Workbook

This free workbook includes information about caring for your child, treatment options, school, nutrition, financial and legal issues, and more.

Stars Will Twinkle, The Sun Will Shine

This free, book and web series follows young Olivia as she grapples with a leukemia diagnosis and undergoes treatment. Also available in audio and pr…

Paying for your child's blood cancer treatment

It is important to understand your expenses and have a plan to manage them during and after a child’s blood cancer diagnosis.

Public health insurance programs for children and teens

Some people with blood cancer are eligible for health insurance, disability benefits, or cash payments.

Healthcare for undocumented children

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

Social activities for children and teens

Throughout treatment, allow and encourage your child to continue to play and to do any of the things they enjoy and can do.

Dental and oral health for children and teens

Side effects of cancer treatment may cause a variety of problems affecting the mouth, teeth, and jaw that can have an impact on a child's quality of l…

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.