Leukemia
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Comorbidity: Treating the Whole PatientPatients with cancer often have at least one other chronic disease. Researchers hope to shine a light on how conditions and treatments interact in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia and other cancer types.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
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Cracking the Code of Acute Myeloid LeukemiaTesting for chromosomal abnormalities and gene mutations helps to direct treatment for patients with AML.
by Kendall K. Morgan
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Survivor Profile
Breaking Down BarriersCancer researcher Vicky Forster draws from her own experience with childhood leukemia to emphasize patient voices in cancer research.
by Bradley Jones
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More Data on COVID-19 Vaccination and CancerStudies indicate that many people with cancer have an antibody response to the vaccines, but this response may be reduced or absent in certain patients.
by Anna Goshua
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Chemobrain: It’s Not Your ImaginationScientists 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
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A Drive for DiversityAfrican Americans are underrepresented in the Be The Match bone marrow donor registry. Patient advocates are working to change that.
by Jon Kelvey
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Forward Look
Watch Your MouthDental screening before treatment could stave off dental emergencies.
by Nancy Averett
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Q&A
The Lost Poetry of Patient StoriesMedical 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
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Keeping CLL in CheckWith recent advances in targeted treatments, people diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia have more options to manage the disease.
by Kendall K. Morgan
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Get Involved
Filling a VoidA mother whose son was diagnosed with Burkitt leukemia works to improve access to mental health services for teenagers.
by Elizabeth Rosto Sitko
