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Living with Leukemia

Source: www.mdanderson.org
Topic: Leukemia
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Sort Desciption: Adult Leukemia Service consists of two areas, the outpatient and inpatient care areas. The services that are provided and those responsible for your care are highlighted in Figure ...

Content Inside:
1 Table of Contents Introduction
2 M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
3 Outpatient Care
4 Inpatient Care
5 What are the Types of Leukemia?
6 What Causes Leukemia?
8 How is Leukemia Diagnosed?
9 What Makes Up Normal Blood and Bone Marrow?
9 How is Leukemia Treated?
11 Chemotherapy
11 How is Chemotherapy Given?
12 Radiation Therapy
13 Biological Therapy
14 Surgery
14 Bone Marrow Transplantation
14 What Treatment Side Effects Can I Expect?
15 Infection 16 Fatigue
16 Bleeding
17 Bowel Irritation
17 Nausea and Vomiting
17 Sore Mouth
18 Hair Loss
18 Weight Loss
18 What are the Types of Blood Donations?
19 Red Blood Cells
20 Platelets
21 White Blood Cells
22 Where Can Blood be Donated?
22 Other Important Aspects of Your Care
23 Support for the Family
23 Exercise
24 Sexuality
24 At Home
26 Dos and Donts at Home
27 Resources for Leukemia Patients and their Families
M. D. Anderson Cancer Center M. D. Andersons Adult Leukemia Service consists of two areas, the outpatient and inpatient care areas. The services that are provided and those responsible for your care are highlighted in Figure 1. Introduction This booklet was rst written in 1980 by a registered nurse and a social worker who were committed to the idea that patients who have a better understanding of leukemia can manage their disease. The information in this booklet has since been revised to include new concepts and discoveries in the treatment and support of patients with leukemia. This booklet was written for you and your family. We hope it helps you to take an active role in your care. Your understanding of leukemia is important in helping you make treatment decisions and making the unknown less frightening. Cancer is a very complex and serious illness. The skill and knowledge of many experts is available to provide you with the best possible care. The team approach plays an important role in the treatment of leukemia at M. D. Anderson. The health care ...

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