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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.

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…

Radiation therapy for children and teens

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

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