Leukemia
Counseling
Oncology social workers help you find ways to cope with the emotional and practical challenges of cancer. Available in person or over the phone. Call us at 1-800-813-HOPE (4673) or email info@cancercare.org for more information.
Support Groups
Connect with others to share support, resources and tips for managing the challenges of cancer in our free support groups led by professional oncology social workers.
Connect Education Workshops
Hear the latest cancer information straight from top experts in these hour-long, live discussions. Past workshops are available as podcasts.
Upcoming Connect Education Workshops:
- The Important Role of Clinical Trials (Sept. 24, 2010)
- The Importance of Taking Your Pills Everyday on Schedule: Understanding Adherence (Oct. 5, 2010)
Podcasts:
- Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML): Current Perspectives and Treatment Update
- Advances in the Treatment of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
- Update on Lymphoma Treatment from the 2009 American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting
- Marrow or Cord Blood Transplant as a Treatment Option
- Survivors Too: Communicating With and Among Family, Friends and Loved Ones
Publications
Download or order our free Connect® booklets and fact sheets offering up-to-date, easy-to-read information about the latest treatments, managing side effects and coping with cancer.
Booklets
Latest News in Blood Cancer Research 
- Blood and Lymph Cancers: Your Guide to the Latest Research and Treatments (Highlights from ASCO 2009)
- Coping with Cancer: Tools to Help You Live
- Helping Children When a Family Member Has Cancer
- Understanding and Managing Chemotherapy Side Effects
Fact Sheets
- CML Series: Managing Practical Concerns Raised by CML
- CML Series: Finding Emotional Support for Long-term Illness
- "Doctor, Can We Talk? Tips for Communicating With Your Health Care Team" [Español]
- If You’ve Just Been Diagnosed
- Your Health Care Team: Your Doctor is Only the Beginning
Financial Assistance
Speak with our staff to help you manage financial concerns and provide referrals. Limited aid is available to eligible families for cancer-related costs like transportation and child care.
Community Programs
Community workshops, therapeutic activities and special events throughout the year.
Seeking Medical Information?
For medical information visit Cancer.net, the patient information website of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). Health care professionals and patients may access the latest treatment information for leukemia from the National Cancer Institute (NCI). NCI also provides an online dictionary of cancer terms.
Additional Resources
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