Additional resources for acute myeloid leukemia

More information from your American Cancer Society

The following information may also be helpful to you. These materials may be ordered from our toll-free number.

After Diagnosis: A Guide for Patients and Families (also available in Spanish)

Bone Marrow and Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Transplant

Caring for the Patient With Cancer at Home (also available in Spanish)

Nutrition for the Person With Cancer During Treatment (also available in Spanish)

Understanding Chemotherapy: A Guide for Patients and Families (also available in Spanish)

When Your Cancer Comes Back: Cancer Recurrence

The following books are available from the American Cancer Society. Call us at 1-800-227-2345 to ask about costs or to place your order.

American Cancer Society's Guide to Pain Control

Cancer in the Family: Helping Children Cope With a Parent’s Illness

ACS Complete Guide to Family Caregiving, Second Edition

When the Focus Is on Care: Palliative Care and Cancer

National organizations and Web sites*

In addition to the American Cancer Society, other sources of patient information and support include:

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Toll-free number: 1-800-955-4572
Web site: www.lls.org

National Cancer Institute
Toll-free number: 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237)
Web site: www.cancer.gov

Caitlin Raymond International Registry (for unrelated bone marrow transplants)
Toll-free number: 1-800-726-2824
Web site: www.crir.org

National Bone Marrow Transplant Link (nbmtLINK)
Toll-free number: 1-800-LINK-BMT (1-800-546-5268)
Web site: www.nbmtlink.org

Be the Match (formerly National Marrow Donor Program)
Toll-free number: 1-800-MARROW-2 (1-800-627-7692)
Web site: www.bethematch.org

No matter who you are, we can help. Contact us anytime, day or night, for information and support. Call us at 1-800-227-2345 or visit www.cancer.org.