Leukemia
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Policy, Patients & Progress
Advancing Cancer Care for AllReport highlights persistent cancer disparities across the U.S., including among racial and ethnic minority groups.
by Mariana C. Stern, PhD
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Forward Look
A Gentler Conditioning Regimen for LeukemiaChildren and young adults with no evidence of acute lymphoblastic leukemia after chemotherapy may be able to avoid radiation prior to stem cell transplantation.
by Lindsey Leake
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Forward Look
An Imperfect MatchIncomplete stem cell matches from unrelated donors expand options for people with blood cancer who cannot find a suitable match.
by Alexandra Frost
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When Donor Cells AttackNew strategies are reducing graft-versus-host disease, one of the most dangerous complications of a stem cell transplant.
by Sonya Collins
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Food Safety for Blood Cancer Patients With Low White Blood CellsA neutropenic diet reduces infection risk after stem cell transplant or induction chemotherapy.
by Cameron Walker
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Forward Look
Targeted Therapy Combination Provides Deep RemissionsStudy shows a two-drug approach for chronic lymphocytic leukemia eliminates traces of cancer and offers lasting remissions.
by Darlene Dobkowski
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Better Support for Blood CancersDespite receiving uniquely intensive therapies, people with blood cancers are less likely to receive palliative care than those with solid tumors.
by Cameron Walker
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The Push for Inclusive Cancer CarePeople with intellectual or developmental disabilities face obstacles to receiving appropriate cancer screening and treatment. Advocates are calling on the health care system to meet their needs and increase access to care.
by Thomas Celona
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Survivor Profile
A Can-Do SpiritNavy veteran and two-time cancer survivor Bruce Wright helps other veterans secure benefits for their health conditions.
by Lindsey Konkel Neabore
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Q&A
Pulling Back the Research CurtainJessica Wapner looks back on the scientific discoveries that transformed outcomes for chronic myelogenous leukemia.
by Marci A. Landsmann
