Leukemia (cont.)
In this Article
- Leukemia facts*
- What is leukemia?
- What are the types of leukemia?
- Who is at risk for leukemia?
- What are symptoms of leukemia?
- How is leukemia diagnosed?
- How is leukemia treated?
- How does someone get a second opinion about leukemia treatment?
- What happens after treatment for leukemia?
- How important is nutrition and physical activity for leukemia patients?
- What sort of follow-up care do leukemia patients need?
- What are some sources of support?
- What research is being done for leukemia?
- What resources are available to patients with leukemia?
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- Cancer Symptoms Women Ignore
- Leukemia FAQs
- Find a local Oncologist in your town
National Cancer Institute Information Resources
You may want more information for yourself, your family, and your doctor. The following NCI services are available to help you.
Telephone
NCI's Cancer Information Service (CIS) provides accurate, up-to-date information about cancer to patients and their families, health professionals, and the general public. Information specialists translate the latest scientific information into plain language, and they will respond in English or Spanish, as well as through TRS providers for the hearing or speech impaired. Calls to the CIS are confidential and free.
- Telephone: 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237)
Internet
NCI's Web site provides information from numerous NCI sources. It offers current information about cancer prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment, genetics, supportive care, and ongoing clinical trials. It has information about NCI's research programs, funding opportunities, and cancer statistics.
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Web site: http://www.cancer.gov
Spanish Web site: http://www.cancer.gov/espanol
If you're unable to find what you need on the Web site, contact NCI staff. Use the online contact form at http://www.cancer.gov/contact or send an email to cancergovstaff@mail.nih.gov.
Also, information specialists provide live, online assistance through LiveHelp at http://www.cancer.gov/help.
Source: U.S. National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute
Additional resources from WebMD Boots UK on Leukaemia
Last Editorial Review: 6/24/2009
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