Leukemia Awareness Month Resources
The following leukemia / lymphoma information resources should be used for informational and educational purposes only. All specific medical questions about your health needs should be presented to your own health care provider.
Websites
- Leukemia and Lymphoma Program of UPMC Cancer Centers
Highlights of this site include comprehensive information about leukemias and lymphomas, as well as cancer services and resources available to patients at UPMC Cancer Centers.
- UPMC Cancer Centers: Leukemia and Lymphoma
Comprehensive starting point for information on the screening, detection, diagnosis and treatment of leukemias and lymphomas. Includes link to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Program, as well as numerous links to other leukemia resources.
- Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Information on leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma and ways to improve the quality of life of patients and their families.
- National Cancer Institute: Leukemia
Information for patients, the public, and health care professionals about cancer treatment, screening, prevention, supportive care, genetics and clinical trials relevant to leukemia.
- Cancer Research Institute
A series of pages with suggested steps to take when diagnosed with cancer, including links to other helpful information.
Online publications
Local support groups
- Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Free monthly family support group for patients, family members and friends affected by leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's lymphoma, myeloma and other blood-related cancers. To register for a meeting in western Pennsylvania area, call 1-800-726-2873.
- Stem Cell Transplant Support Group
UPMC Shadyside
Online support groups
Further information
- UPMC Cancer Centers Information and Referral Service
A cancer information service for the public, staffed by UPMC Cancer Centers oncology nurses and social workers, is available at 412-547-2811, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. This service answers questions you may have about cancer, provides general cancer information, treatment options and helps individuals to schedule appointments/obtain referrals with UPMC Cancer Centers doctors.
- UPMC Cancer Centers Patient/Family Education Center
Provides informational materials to patients with cancer and their families, friends and caregivers. The Center has an extensive library of up-to-date cancer-related information that can be used to supplement information provided by your health care team.
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