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The purpose of this information guide is to direct patients and
health care professionals to sources of information on cancer and related topics,
it does not constitute an endorsement of the information contained in the resources.
This list is not meant to be comprehensive, but rather to provide starting points for Information seeking. All listed materials can be found
at the Patient Education Resource Center of the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center in room B1-361.
Last updated 11/09
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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)
- Coping with Survival
- Understanding Leukemia
- Understanding Drug Therapy and Managing Side Effects: 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 You Need to Know
About Leukemia.
Ball, Edward D.
One Hundred Questions & Answers About Leukemia. 2nd ed. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett, 2008.
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
Interactive Personal Journeys.
- Access: http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org
- Click on: "Stay Informed"
- Click on: "National Education Programs" and select from the list at the bottom of the page.
Here you can view a series of interactive videos about different types of leukemia.
Patient Education Institute.
Leukemia Interactive Tutorial Medlineplus.gov
Slide shows with voice-over and graphics explain blood anatomy and
treatment options for leukemia.
American Cancer Society:
- Leukemia - Acute Lymphocytic (ALL)
- Leukemia - Acute Myeloid (AML)
- Leukemia - Chronic Lymphocytic (CLL)
- Leukemia - Chronic Myeloid (CML)
- Leukemia - Chronic Myelomonocytic (CMML)
Go to the
American Cancer Society web site"
- Click on: "Choose a cancer topic"
- Select topic from the list and click "Go"
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
Children's Leukemia Foundation of Michigan
Phone: 800-825-2536.
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society – Michigan Chapter
Phone: 800-456-5413.
Leukemia Research Foundation
Phone: 847-424-0600.
This document is not intended to take the place of the care and attention of your personal physician or other professional medical services.
Our aim is to promote active participation in your care and treatment
by providing information and education.
Questions about individual health concerns or specific treatment options should be discussed with your physician.
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