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The purpose of this information guide is to help patients newly diagnosed with leukemia find sources of
information and support. This list is not meant to be comprehensive, but rather to provide starting points for
information seeking. The materials can be found at the Patient Education Resource Center of the University of
Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center in room B1-361.
Revised 12/06
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Published by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society:
- Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL).
- Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML)
- Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML)
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
- Hairy Cell Leukemia
- Coping with Survival
- Understanding chemotherapy: A guide to treatment of leukemia, lymphoma and multiple myeloma for
patients and families
Easy-to-read publications:
- Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia: A Guide for Patients and their Families.
- Acute Myelogenous Leukemia: A Guide for Patients and their Families.
- Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia : A Guide for Patients and their Families.
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia : A Guide for Patients and their Families.
National Cancer Institute. What Everyone Should Know
About Leukemia.
Dunn, Cathy. "Joining Forces Against Leukemia". (
Cure; Vol. 1, No. 3, Fall 2002, p.16).
Tuma, Rabiya S. "Treatment Transition for Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia". [Cure; Vol. 4,
No. 2, Summer 2005 (p.34)].
Zangwill, Monica. "Combating CLL". [Cure; Vol. 2, No. 2, Summer 2003 (p.52)].
Ball, Edward D.
One Hundred Questions & Answers About Leukemia. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett, 2003.
Patient Education Institute.
Leukemia Interactive Tutorial at
Medlineplus.gov
Slide shows with voice-over and graphics explain blood anatomy and
treatment options for leukemia.
"All about Leukemia - Adult Acute" and "All about Leukemia - Adult Chronic" at the American Cancer
Society site:
- Go to the American Cancer Society site at: www.cancer.org
[NOTE: this link will open in a second browser window for your convenience].
- Click on: "Choose a cancer topic"
- Select "All About Leukemia- Adult Acute" or "All About Leukemia - Adult Chronic" and
click "Go"
Leukemia Webcasts and Transcripts
- Access www.healthology.com
[NOTE: this link will open in a second browser window for your convenience].
- Click on: "Health Information Library"
- Select a health topic: leukemia
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Access to online booklets, fact sheets, the society's newsletter and information
on support services for patients.
Leukemia Research Foundation
The Disease Information section of this British site provides access to printable
booklets on different types of leukemia.
The Association of Cancer Online Resources ACOR hosts a number of e-mail discussion groups for family
members and patients with specific types of Leukemia. To subscribe to a listserv go to
www.acor.org:
- From the central menu, click on "Mailing Lists"
- Select a discussion group from the list and follow the instructions
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society – Michigan Chapter
1412 E. 12 Mile Rd.
Madison Heights, MI 48071
Tel: 800-456-5413
Leukemia Research Foundation
820 Davis Street, Suite 420
Evanston, Illinois 60201
Tel: 847-424-0600
e-mail: info@lrfmail.org
This list does not constitute an endorsement of the information contained in the resources. It is provided
for educational purposes only and are not intended for nor engaged in rendering medical advice or professional
services. The information provided through this list and its links should not be used for diagnosing or treating
a health problem or a disease. It is not a substitute for professional care.
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