Articles Index
What is Iron Overload?
Patients that receive a number of blood transfusions, such as those with leukemia or lymphoma, may be at risk for developing iron overload. Find out what iron overload is, and what you can do about it.
What is Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia?
Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia is a rare type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Learn about what causes it, how it is treated and who is at risk.
Childhood Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)
Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) in children can be very different than in adults. Learn about these differences, and how these conditions are treated.
Treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)
Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) are a group of bone marrow conditions which lead to poor production of healthy blood cells. Learn about treatment options for MDS.
What Are Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)?
Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) are a group of bone marrow diseases that have an increased risk of developing into acute myelogenous leukemia (AML). Learn about what they are and what causes them.
Do You Have Good or Bad Coping Skills?
As we go through different stressors in our lives, we develop coping skills. Learn what "good" coping skills are, and how to improve yours.
Dealing with Depression Following Blood Cancer Diagnosis
Cancer patients are higher risk than the rest of the population to develop depression. What can you do if you become depressed?
The Role of Cannabinoids in Cancer Care
Cannabinoids, a compound found in the marijuana plant cannabis sativa, have a role to play in cancer therapy. Learn how these medications can help when other drugs cannot.
Living With Both AIDS and Lymphoma
Having a diagnosis of both HIV/AIDS and lymphoma can be twice as difficult as one life threatening illness. Learn about the challenges of AIDS- related lymphoma, and how to cope with a double diagnosis.
Newly Diagnosed With Leukemia or Lymphoma? Your Next Steps
A practical description of what to do when newly diagnosed with leukemia or lymphoma. Includes helpful tips on finding a good specialist and treatment center, understanding health insurance, telling others about the diagnosis, finding support and taking care of yourself.
What Is a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Order?
A "Do Not Resuscitate" order lets healthcare providers know that you do not want heroic measures done to save your life in an emergency. Learn what a DNR is, what it means, and why you might want one.
Treatment of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
Treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is geared toward to helping you live longer without symptoms. Learn about the options for treating CLL.
What To Say When Someone Is Diagnosed With Cancer
Knowing what to say when someone you care about is diagnosed with cancer can be very difficult. Learn about ways to get the conversation started, and keep it stress- free.
Back to School For Cancer Kids
Returning to school is an important part of development for the child with cancer, but it does pose some challenges. Learn what to expect and tips for handling it.
Talking About Cancer Pain
Learn tips about how to talk to your healthcare team about the pain you are experiencing from your blood cancer.
Managing Side Effects from Opioid Pain Medication
While opioid medications may be very helpful in managing cancer pain, they can cause a few side effects. Learn how to manage these side effects and get the most out of your pain relief.
Pain Relief for the Blood Cancer Patient
There are a number of reasons why blood cancer patients could experience pain during the course of their illness. Learn why this happens, and what you can do about it.
How Does Cancer Effect Fertility
Learn how radiation and chemotherapy for blood cancers can cause infertility.
Frequently Asked Questions About Umbilical Cord Blood Transplant
The use of umbilical cord blood as a source of stem cells for transplant is on the rise. Here are the answers to your questions about umbilical cord blood transplant.
Overview of White Blood Cells and Immunity
Our immune system is a mechanism that protects our bodies from harmful substances, foreign microorganisms, and even cancer. Our white blood cells (WBCs) are a part of our immune system, and play a prolific role in blood and marrow cancers. Learn more about white blood cells and immunity.
What is Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL)?
Acute lymphocytic leukemia, or ALL, is a blood cancer that affects “lymphoblasts,” the cells in the bone marrow that would normally go on to produce specialized white blood cells called B lymphocytes, T lymphocytes, and Natural Killer (NK) cells. Learn more about this type of leukemia.
What is Intrathecal Chemotherapy
Intrathecal chemotherapy treats leukemia and lymphoma in the spinal fluid, where traditional chemotherapy can not reach. Learn about this chemotherapy administration route.
Treatment of Leukemia and Lymphoma
A description of current treatment options for leukemia and lymphoma patients including chemotherapy, radiation therapy, stem cell or marrow transplantation, immunotherapy or biologic therapy and complementary and alternative medicine (CAM).
What Are the Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML) Subtypes?
In solid tumor cancers, staging is important to determine the extent of the disease, and to help plan treatment. In the case of leukemia however, doctors will look at tissue samples from bone marrow aspiration and biopsy to determine the acute myelogenous (or myeloblastic) leukemia (AML) subtype instead of a stage.
FAQs About Mouth Care for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Patient
Treatment for leukemia and lymphoma, such as chemo and radiation therapy, can lead to very painful sores in your mouth or throat. This condition is called oral mucositis, and while it may be difficult to treat once it occurs, there are steps you can take to help prevent it and decrease the likelihood of developing complications from it.