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Coping

With improvements in treatment and medical technology, many more people are surviving leukemia. With long-term survival comes the challenges of living everday life with a serious disease. Concerns such as returning to work, planning for the future, and dealing with fears and worries about relapse become important. Find ways to live well with leukemia.
Living with Leukemia
Leukemia affects every area of life, and with survival rates increasing, more people are learning how to live everyday with leukemia. Find ways to deal with leukemia physically, emotionally, and financially.
Overcoming Barriers to Care and Treatment for Leukemia
Some barriers to getting quality care and treatment for leukemia stand in the way of many of those diagnosed with the disease. Find out what these barriers are and how to overcome them.
Packing for the Hospital - What to Pack for a Hospital Stay
It's difficult to know exactly what to bring to the hospital when you're admitted for your first round of chemotherapy or for any type of treatment or procedure.
Coping: A Publication from the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
This booklet from the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society covers the physical and emotional challenges of leukemia in depth and offers constructive advice on how to deal with these difficult situations. It includes advice on health insurance, maintaining employment, and helping partners and other loved ones cope with the disease.
Coping with Childhood Leukemia and Lymphoma
Intended for parents and family members, this publication from the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society offers tips on parenting your child with leukemia through diagnosis, treatment, and beyond, and also lists additional resources for parents and family members of young leukemia patients.
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