Finding out you have blood cancer can bring on a whirlwind of emotions and a plethora of questions. No one expects to get such a diagnosis and there isn’t anything you can do to prepare.
Regardless of how you came to your diagnosis, most people report not having absorbed a lot of information after hearing the word “cancer." The vocabulary may seem like a foreign language, and the need for support can be tremendous.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) can help.
Trained information specialists can help you deal with the challenges of your diagnosis and provide information about treatment options. The master's level oncology social workers, nurses and health educators in our Information Resource Center (IRC) can talk about accurate and up-to-date disease, treatment and support information, and assist with financial and social challenges.
Here are some additional support services you can tap into from home:
Online Chats : Moderated by a social worker, our live, weekly online chats provide a friendly forum to share experiences and chat with others about anything from the initial phase of diagnosis to treatment and survivorship. We offer chat groups for:
Discussion Boards: From financial issues to coping with treatment, there are several discussion boards covering a wide array of topics. Discussion boards are available 24/7 for you to post any questions or share your experiences with others.