Michigan Medicine

Leukemia
Information Guide
The purpose of this guide is to help you find information and support on
leukemia. This guide provides links and references to reliable and current
information sources for patients, families, and caregivers.

Many of these materials are available to purchase through online resources, or

to borrow at your public library.

Brochures and Fact Sheets

• Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Access to online booklets, fact sheets, the
society’s newsletter and information on support services for patients.
Published by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society:

o Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)

o Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)

o Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)

o Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)

o CML Tracker Pages – to monitor doctors’ appointments, test results, and

more.

o Each New Day – this booklet can help you identify what you need to
know and do to cope with your diagnosis, treatment, and recovery.

o Hairy Cell Leukemia Facts

o Understanding Leukemia

o Understanding Drug Therapy and Managing Side Effects – a guide to

treatment of leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma for patients
and families. Printable versions available online at:

http://lls.org/resource-center/download-or-order-free-publications

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Easy-to-read publications:

o The ALL Guide: Information for Patients and Caregivers

o The AML Guide: Information for Patients and Caregivers

o The CLL Guide: Information for Patients and Caregivers

o The CML Guide: Information for Patients and Caregivers

Printable versions available online at:

http://lls.org/resource-center/download-or-order-free-publications

• National Cancer Institute. PDQ Treatment Information for Patients.

o Adult Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Treatment

o Adult Acute Myeloid Leukemia Treatment

o Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treatment

o Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia Treatment

o Hairy Cell Leukemia Treatment

Printable version available online at:

https://www.cancer.gov/types/leukemia

Books

• Ball, Edward D. One Hundred Questions & Answers About Leukemia. 2nd
ed. Sudbury, MA: Jones & Bartlett, 2013.

• Bozzone, Donna M. Leukemia. New York, NY: Chelsea House, 2009.

• Harmon, Daniel E. Leukemia: Current and Emerging Trends in Detection

and Treatment. New York: Rosen Publishing, 2012.

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• Morrison, Candis. Johns Hopkins Patients’ Guide to Leukemia. Sudbury, MA:

Jones & Bartlett Learning, 2011.

Audiovisual Resources

• Leukemia & Lymphoma Society – Education Videos:

http://lls.org/patient-education-videos/education-videos

Videos available on-line focusing on education, disease updates,

survivorship, and other topics.

• American Cancer Society – Cancer Information Videos:

https://www.cancer.org/content/cancer/en/healthy/tools-and-
calculators/videos.html

Videos available on-line to help you learn more about your particular type of
cancer and treatment, cancer programs and services, cancer prevention and
early detection, as well as survivors’ stories and more.

University of Michigan Resources

• University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center Multidisciplinary Leukemia

Clinic

https://www.rogelcancercenter.org/leukemia/

This clinic provides diagnosis and treatment to those with all types of
leukemia.

Organizations

• Leukemia & Lymphoma Society – Michigan Chapter

Phone: (248) 581-3900
http://lls.org

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• The Leukemia Research Foundation

Phone: (847) 424-0600
http://allbloodcancers.org

Disclaimer: This document contains information and/or instructional materials developed by

Michigan Medicine for the typical patient with your condition. It may include links to online
content that was not created by Michigan Medicine and for which Michigan Medicine does not
assume responsibility. It does not replace medical advice from your health care provider
because your experience may differ from that of the typical patient. Talk to your health care
provider if you have any questions about this document, your condition or your treatment
plan.
Patient Education by Michigan Medicine is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-
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Document #0041/ Last Revised 3/2019

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