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A hematologist oncologist is a doctor who specializes in treating blood cancer patients.

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Disease Information & Support

For an overview of information on our website including disease information, steps in managing your cancer, support and other resources, click here.

Upcoming Education Programs

To check for free telephone/web education programs, click here.
To register for free education programs in your community, click here.

Past Telephone/Web Education Programs

To access virtual lectures, audio replays, written transcripts and/or program slides from past education programs, click here.

Webcasts

To view webcasts about survivorship, financial health matters, disease updates and other topics, click here.

Free Education Materials

To access education materials about acute lymphoblastic leukemia, click the links below.

Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
The ALL Guide: Information for Patients and Caregivers 
Understanding Leukemia 
Understanding Clinical Trials for Blood Cancers
Understanding Drug Therapy and Managing Side Effects
Understanding Lab and Imaging Tests

To download or order other booklets and fact sheets in English and Spanish with disease, treatment and support information, click here.

Free eNewsletters

To sign up to receive monthly eNewsletters to keep you informed about the latest research and studies as well as LLS events and programs, click here.

Frequently Asked Questions

For answers to frequently asked questions, click here.

Glossary

For definitions of blood cancer-related words or phrases, click here.

Facts and Statistics

For the most recent data (2011) from the  National Cancer Institute's Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results (SEER) Program, Cancer Statistics Review (CSR) 1975-2008, click here.

Suggested Reading

For a list of books recommended for patients, caregivers, children and teens, click here.

Other Helpful Organizations

For an extensive directory of national and international organizations that can help with cancer-related issues like financial assistance, support and counseling, assistance with transportation and summer camps, click here.

Spanish Resources

To access information in Spanish, click here.

last updated on Friday, March 16, 2012
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