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Scientists discussed the mechanisms of chemotherapy-related cognitive impairment at a session dedicated to symptom science at the AACR Annual Meeting 2021.

by Marci A. Landsmann

Searching the Blood for Signs of Altered Immunity

The immune systems of people with blood cancer respond differently to infection with the coronavirus than the immune systems of people without cancer or with solid tumors.

by Kate Yandell

A Drive for Diversity

African Americans are underrepresented in the Be The Match bone marrow donor registry. Patient advocates are working to change that.

by Jon Kelvey

Forward Look

Watch Your Mouth

Dental screening before treatment could stave off dental emergencies.

by Nancy Averett

Q&A

The Lost Poetry of Patient Stories

Medical histories capture a vital snapshot of a patient's health status. In his new book, hematologist-oncologist Mikkael A. Sekeres provides a richer narrative.

by Marci A. Landsmann

Keeping CLL in Check

With recent advances in targeted treatments, people diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia have more options to manage the disease.

by Kendall K. Morgan

Get Involved

Filling a Void

A mother whose son was diagnosed with Burkitt leukemia works to improve access to mental health services for teenagers.

by Elizabeth Rosto Sitko

Despite Generic Imatinib, Cost of Treating CML Remains High

The arrival of generic versions of the targeted therapy imatinib only modestly reduced the cost of treating chronic myelogenous leukemia patients, a study finds.

by Anna Azvolinsky

When Cancer Becomes an Unwanted Priority

Amanda Rose Ferraro's leukemia diagnosis forced her to spend time at the hospital away from her 3-year-old-son. She calls focusing on her health and leaving her son “the hardest thing I have ever had to do.”

by Amanda Rose Ferraro