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Managing Blood Cancer Treatment Side Effects

Blood, bone marrow, and the lymphatic system in children and teens

Understanding your child’s diagnosis will help you make informed decisions about their treatment. It will also give you greater insight into the scien…

Blood tests and urinalysis for children and teens

A complete blood count (CBC), blood smear, and urinalysis can help doctors diagnose leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, and other types of blood cancers.

Bone marrow tests for children and teens

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…

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 …

Communicating with your child's blood cancer specialist or care team

Communication with your child’s specialist and the team coordinating their care is very important. Tell your doctor how much you want to know about yo…

Choosing a pediatric blood cancer specialist or treatment center

After your child receives a blood cancer diagnosis, you will want to find a blood cancer specialist or choose a treatment center. Here’s how.

Caring for a child newly diagnosed with blood cancer

Hearing that your child has cancer is terrifying. Today, however, most childhood blood cancer patients can expect to have full and productive lives.

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.

Just for teens

The ultimate teen guide to and during and after blood cancer treatment.

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…

Schooling children and teens during blood cancer treatment

Virtual, inpatient, and homebound learning are available to help your child continue their education while undergoing treatment for blood cancer.

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.

Infections, low blood counts, and iron overload

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

Pain in children and teens

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

Sleep disturbances in children and teens

Your child should get an adequate amount of sleep as they undergo treatment. Find suggestions to improve sleep quality.

CLL Signs and Symptoms

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) Diagnosis

An accurate diagnosis for CLL is important in order to estimate the disease’s progression and determine the appropriate treatment.