Anyone who is diagnosed with a form of blood cancer has likely been there before.
It can feel isolating, as if no one else can relate to them or can help at all.
Blood Cancer United, a nonprofit, has compiled a list of resources aimed at encouraging and educating blood cancer patients. Some resources are available free of charge.
Personalized support
In terms of personalized support, Blood Cancer United offers the services of oncology professionals “with expertise in pediatric and adult blood cancers” who patients can talk to one-on-one for free.
Those services are threefold: • Information specialists — Patients can connect with oncology social workers and nurses with tailored treatment information via toll-free number (1-800-955-4572), live chat or via email. • Clinical trial nur