Articles Index
Steroids in Cancer Treatment
Learn about the role of steroids in cancer treatment, and important notes on what to expect.
Top Ten Ways to Help Your Children Adjust to Your Cancer
A diagnosis of cancer can cause a great deal of change and uncertainty in a child's life. Learn the best ways to help your children cope and adjust to your cancer diagnosis.
Winter Safety Tips for the Blood Cancer Patient
The arrival of winter may be inevitable, but the health and safety concerns don't need to be! Get prepared with these few easy tips for the blood cancer patient.
Choosing to Die at Home
With a growing trend toward palliative care and "natural death," more people are considering whether they would like to die at home or is a healthcare environment. Which one is right for you?
Treatment Options for Aggressive Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Aggressive Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma may be treated with chemotherapy, radiotherapy or monoclonal antibodies. Find out when and how they are used, and the treatment options for your disease.
Follicular Lymphoma
Follicular lymphoma is a common type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, a cancer of the lymph system. The symptoms are usually minor, and go unnoticed for a long time.
Cutaneous T-cell Lymphoma (CTCL)
Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) is a rare variety of NHL that affects the skin. Find out all about cutaneous T-cell lymphoma in this article.
MALT Lymphoma
MALT lymphoma is a type of Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. Find out about MALT lymphoma - causes, symptoms, tests and treatment.
Lymphoma and Clinical Trials - What You Need to Know
Your doctor has told you about a clinical trial in which you can enroll. But you are confused. Find out what clinical trials are and what they involve. Get to know about phase I II and III trials, informed consent and randomization.
Travel Tips for Cancer Patients
Travel planning can be tough for leukemia and lymphoma patients. Here are a few tips to make your get away a smooth one.
Options for Preserving Fertility of Male Cancer Patients
While it may be impossible to prevent damage to fertility during cancer treatment, there are options for men who wish to father a child.
Should I Participate in a Clinical Trial?
Is participating in a clinical trial right for you? Find out how to make this difficult decision.
What is B Cell Lymphoma Unclassifiable (BCLU)?
B cell lymphoma, unclassifiable, is a subtype of non Hodgkin lymphoma that was first recognized by the World Health Organization in 2008. Learn more about this new classification of an aggressive lymphoma.
Caring for Cancer Patients
There are nurses in almost every environment where healthcare is provided. What are the different types of nurses, and how do they contribute to the healthcare team?
Treatment of Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
There are more than 50 types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, each with their own behavior, pattern of spread, and treatment modalities. Chemotherapy is the most common type of treatment, but radiation therapy, monoclonal antibodies and stem cell transplantation may also be used for added benefit.
How to Manage Itchy Skin
In patients with leukemia, lymphoma, or myeloma, itchy skin can be caused by a number of factors. Itchy skin can be more than just irritating, however. Our skin is our first line of protection from infection, so when we scratch we are increasing our risk of complications. Learn how to manage this annoying side effect.
5 New Years Resolutions for The Leukemia or Lymphoma Patient
Looking for some suggestions for New Years Resolutions you can actually keep?
What You Need to Know About Living with Low Platelets
If you have low platelets in your blood, or thrombocytopenia, your ability to form clots and stop bleeding may be impaired. Therefore, there are some things you should know about living with low platelets.
Understanding Lymphoma Stages
The stage of your lymphoma determines how extensive your disease is and how it is likely to be treated. Most importantly, it is a pointer to how your disease will fare after treatment. Develop an understanding of what the stages mean.
Frequently Un-Asked Questions About Treatment-Related Constipation
Constipation is a side effect that must be managed quickly, or it can lead to serious complications. Here is everything you ever wanted to know about treatment-related constipation but were afraid to ask.
Frequently Unasked Questions About Treatment Related Diarrhea
Frequent loose bowel movements can be a real pain in the butt- literally. Here is everything you ever wanted to know about treatment related diarrhea, but were afraid to ask.
Hodgkin Lymphoma- What Is Hodgkin Lymphoma? The Basics
An overview of Hodgkin lymphoma including description, signs and symptoms, and risk factors for developing the disease.
Diagnosing Lymphoma
A description of tests used to diagnose and stage lymphoma. Includes questions to ask your doctor and taking care of yourself.
Lymphoma- What Is Lymphoma? The Basics
An introduction to lymphoma. Information about Hodgkin lymphoma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma including signs and symptoms and risk factors.
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma- What Is Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma? The Basics
A description of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) including signs and symptoms and risk factors for developing the disease