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Leukemia - General

American Cancer Society: Learn About Leukemia - The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem. To learn about the different types of leukemia, click on "Choose a cancer topic", scroll down, and highlight the specific cancer type.

Cancerbackup: Leukaemia - Cancerbackup's mission is to give cancer patients and their families the up-to-date information, practical advice and support they need to reduce the fear and uncertainty of cancer. Here you’ll find an overview of leukemia and links to information on the causes and treatment of the different types of leukemia.

Cancer.Net: Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL) - This is the patient information Web site of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). It is designed to help patients and families make informed health-care decisions.
Additional links to leukemia information include:

HealthyNJ: Leukemia - HealthyNJ is a product of the University Libraries at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. Here you will find links to leukemia information as well as links to chat rooms, message groups and sites in New Jersey.
Also in Spanish.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's mission is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and to improve the quality of life of patients and their families. You will find information on the disease, support services and current medical news at this informative site.

Leukemia Research Foundation - This foundation's mission is to conquer leukemia, lymphoma, and myelodysplastic syndromes by funding research into their causes and cures, and to enrich the quality of life of those touched by these diseases. A wealth of information can be found at this site on the disease and patient support. You can also locate a local chapter.

Mayo Clinic: Leukemia - This site provides access to the experience and knowledge of the more than 2,000 physicians and scientists of Mayo Clinic.

MedlinePlus: Leukemia, Adult Acute (also in Spanish) OR Leukemia, Adult Chronic (also in Spanish) - Developed by the National Library of Medicine, this consumer health site directs the user to selected online resources on many common diseases, conditions, and concerns.

National Cancer Institute: Leukemia - This government site will provide you with information on treatment, clinical trials and research.

NOAH: Leukemia - The information found at NOAH, New York Access to Health, is maintained by librarians and health professionals who find, select, and organize full-text consumer health information that is current, relevant, accurate and unbiased.

Oncologychannel: Leukemia - Oncologychannel is developed and monitored by board-certified physicians. Here you will find basic information as well as treatment options by type.

 

August 2008