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Blood transfusion
Blood transfusion using cells donated by healthy volunteers can help replace red cells, platelets and other blood components. Some people with leukemi…
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Radiation therapy
Radiation therapy, also known as “radiotherapy,” uses high energy or other types of radiation to kill cancer cells. While most blood cancers cannot b…
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Watch and wait
Watch and wait (active surveillance) involves closely watching a patient’s condition but not giving any treatment unless there are changes in signs, s…
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Lumbar puncture (Spinal tap) for children and teens
A lumbar puncture, also known as a spinal tap, can tell doctors whether blood cancer cells are present in the fluid surrounding the brain and spinal c…
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Lumbar puncture (Spinal tap) for young adults
A lumbar puncture, also known as a spinal tap, is used to collect the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) surrounding the brain and spinal cord to detect diseas…
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Lumbar puncture (Spinal tap)
A lumbar puncture, also known as a spinal tap, can tell doctors whether blood cancer cells are present in the fluid surrounding the brain and spinal c…
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Bone Marrow Tests
Doctors use bone marrow tests, which usually include a bone marrow biopsy and bone marrow aspiration, to examine the fluid and tissue in the bone marr…
Bone marrow tests
Bone marrow tests are used to confirm a blood cancer diagnosis or bone marrow disorder. They usually include bone marrow aspiration and bone marrow bi…
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Bone marrow tests for young adults
Doctors use bone marrow tests, which usually include a bone marrow biopsy and bone marrow aspiration, to examine the fluid and tissue in the bone marr…
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Choosing a blood cancer specialist or treatment center
Taking an active role in making decisions about your treatment can positively affect your health and quality of life. One of your first choices as an …
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Imaging tests
, ultrasounds, MRIs, and CT and scans are imaging tests used to check whether cancer has spread to areas such as the lymph nodes, chest, or lungs.
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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 …
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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…
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Parenting with blood cancer
Most parents struggle to fit everything into their family’s schedule, even without the demands of cancer and cancer treatment. It’s important to accep…
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Public health insurance programs
Some cancer survivors are eligible for health insurance, disability benefits or cash payments. While the eligibility requirements and enrollment proc…
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How do I tell people I have cancer?
Whether to share the news you have cancer with others or not can be a very personal decision. You're probably not sure what to do or how much to revea…
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How do I tell people I have cancer?
Whether to share the news you have cancer with others or not can be a very personal decision. You're probably not sure what to do or how much to revea…
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Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) in children and teens
Fatigue is very common in patients with blood cancers. fatigue (CRF) is characterized by excessive and persistent exhaustion that interferes with dai…
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Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) in young adults
Fatigue is very common in patients with blood cancers. fatigue (CRF) is characterized by excessive and persistent exhaustion that interferes with dai…
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Cancer-related fatigue (CRF)
Fatigue is very common in patients with blood cancers. fatigue (CRF) is characterized by excessive and persistent exhaustion that interferes with dai…
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'Chemobrain'
Chemotherapy and radiation therapy can cause problems with cognitive (mental) functions, such as concentration, memory and the ability to multitask. M…
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Dental and oral health
Side effects of blood cancer treatment may cause a variety of problems affecting the mouth, teeth, and jaw that can have an impact on your quality of …
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Gastrointestinal issues in children and teens
Many cancer treatments can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation. The severity of these side effects varies among children and the type o…
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Gastrointestinal issues
Many cancer treatments can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation. The severity of these side effects varies among patients and the type o…
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Gastrointestinal issues in young adults
Many cancer treatments can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation. The severity of these side effects varies among patients and the type o…
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