More information about acute myeloid leukemia

From your American Cancer Society

The following information may also be helpful to you. These materials may be ordered from our toll-free number, 1-800-227-2345.

Leukemia-Acute Myeloid Detailed Guide (also in Spanish)

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

Stem Cell Transplant (Peripheral Blood, Bone Marrow, and Cord Blood Transplants) (also in Spanish)

Fatigue in People With Cancer

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

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

Understanding Chemotherapy: A Guide for Patients and Families (also 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

American Cancer Society Complete Guide to Family Caregiving

When the Focus Is on Care: Palliative Care and Cancer

National organizations and Web sites*

Along with the American Cancer Society, other sources of information and support include:

Acute myeloid leukemia

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 (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.