Adult Leukemia: A Comprehensive Guide for Patients and Families

Tens of thousands of Americans are living with adult leukemia, a cancer of the white blood cells. Adult leukemia, which is really a group of diseases, can be a baffling condition for patients and families to understand, and finding targeted information on individual conditions can be difficult.In straightforward, non-technical language, Adult Leukemia: A Comprehensive Guide for Patients and Families gives those living with leukemia the skills and resources to meet their needs for information and support. It addresses:

• Diagnosis and medical tests
• Finding, and successfully interacting with, a good oncologist
• Characteristics of the leukemias, factors in prognosis, and the various subtypes and staging systems for the disease
• Treatments, including watch-and-wait, chemotherapy, marrow transplantation, stem cell rescue, radiation, biological treatments, and trends in research
• Side effects and long-term effects of treatment, including how to cope and increase your quality of life
• Emotional responses to diagnosis, treatment, remission, possible recurrence, and other aspects of dealing with the condition, including stories from dozens of families living with leukemia
• Getting support from your family, friends, employers, and the broader community
• Leukemia resources: a comprehensive list that includes organizations, print, and online sites