Many doctors believe that a patient fares better when the patient and his or her family is actively involved in the treatment plan. The more informed one is, the more effectively s/he is able to help the patient and other family members cope with the stresses brought by the disease and the treatment. Click on the links below to read about ways you can become an active partner in treatment.
What questions should I ask?
List compiled by The Rob Branham Foundation.
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
List of frequently asked questions from patients and families.
National Cancer Institute
Information about aftercare, including link to a booklet "Life After Cancer Treatment."
"Role of the transplant caregiver" describes what a caregiver should expect in his/her role, how the role changes over time, and what the caregiver can do to advocate for the patient.
A Guide for Caregivers
Published by staff at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
Finding financial assistance
Links to organizations that have a financial assistance program for patients and families.
Ten tips for cancer caregivers that will help them take care of themselves while caring for someone with cancer.
Web site where one can post private updates about a patient's condition, and send them to a private list of recipients.
Tips for dealing with the emotional aspects of leukemia or a similar life threatening disease, and links to organizations that offer more suggestions and/or online, telephone, or other support groups.
