Nccn Guidelines For Patients Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

[OFFICIAL CURRENT VERSION] From the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) comes this essential guide to Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (Adult). Based on clinical treatment guidelines used by doctors and oncology professionals around the world, these NCCN Guidelines for Patients help patients and caregivers talk with their doctors and make treatment decisions. Topics include: ALL basics, Testing for ALL, Treating ALL, Treatment phases, Ph-positive B-ALL, Ph-negative B-ALL, T-ALL, Making treatment decisions, Words to know, NCCN Contributors, NCCN Cancer Centers, Index.

[OFFICIAL CURRENT VERSION] From the National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®) comes this essential guide to Pediatric Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Adapted from clinical treatment guidelines used by physicians and oncology professionals around the world, these NCCN Guidelines for Patients help patients and caregivers talk with their doctors and make treatment decisions. Topics include: ALL basics, testing for ALL, treating pediatric ALL, treatment phases, Ph-negative or Ph-like B-ALL, Ph-positive B-ALL, T-ALL, infant ALL, and making treatment decisions. Let this authoritative handbook be your guide!

[OFFICIAL CURRENT VERSION] From the medical leaders of 27 leading cancer centers united under the National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®), comes this essential guide to Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Adapted from clinical treatment guidelines used by physicians and oncology professionals around the world, these NCCN Guidelines for Patients® are packed with the latest information, treatment innovations, and resources. Each patient-friendly chapter prepares patients and caregivers to talk with their doctors and make treatment decisions. Let this authoritative handbook be your guide!

From the medical leaders of 25 of the world's most renowned cancer centers united under the National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®), comes this essential guide to acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Adapted from clinical treatment guidelines used by physicians and oncology professionals around the world, these NCCN Guidelines for Patients® are packed with the latest information, treatment innovations, and resources about the diagnosis and treatment of ALL. Each patient-friendly chapter prepares patients and caregivers to talk with their doctors and make treatment decisions. Let this authoritative handbook be your guide!Part 1 - ABOUT ACUTE LYMPHOBLASTIC LEUKEMIA: Explains how and where this type of blood cancer starts.Part 2 - OVERVIEW OF TESTS: Describes the tests used to confirm acute lymphoblastic leukemia and plan treatment.Part 3 - TREATMENT PLANNING: Explains the main factors doctors use to plan treatment that's right for you.Part 4 - OVERVIEW OF CANCER TREATMENTS: Describes the types of treatments for acute lymphoblastic leukemia.Part 5 - SIDE EFFECTS AND SUPPORTIVE CARE: Describes the health problems caused by cancer and cancer treatment along with ways to manage them.Part 6 - TREATMENT GUIDE: Presents the recommended course of action from diagnosis to after cancer treatment.Part 7 -- MAKING TREATMENT DECISIONS: Offers tips to help you talk with your doctors and get a treatment plan that meets all your needs.Part 8 -- Glossary with dictionary and acronyms.

[OFFICIAL CURRENT VERSION] From the medical leaders of 27 of the world's most renowned cancer centers united under the National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®), comes this essential guide to acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Adapted from clinical treatment guidelines used by physicians and oncology professionals around the world, these NCCN Guidelines for Patients® are packed with the latest information, treatment innovations, and resources about the diagnosis and treatment of ALL. Each patient-friendly chapter prepares patients and caregivers to talk with their doctors and make treatment decisions. Let this authoritative handbook be your guide!Part 1 - ALL basics: Explains how and where this type of cancer starts.Part 2 - Testing for ALL: Describes the tests used to confirm this type of cancer and plan treatment.Part 3 - Treatment planning: Explains the main factors doctors use to plan treatment that's right for you.Part 4 - Overview of cancer treatments: Describes the types of treatments that are used for ALL.Part 5 - Treatment guide: Presents treatment options based on your health and age as well as the features of the cancer.Part 6 - Making treatment decisions: Offers tips for choosing the best treatment for you.A complete glossary with dictionary and acronyms completes this book.

From the National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®), comes this essential guide to Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia. Adapted from clinical treatment guidelines used by physicians and oncology professionals around the world, these NCCN Guidelines for Patients® are packed with the latest information, treatment innovations, and resources. Each patient-friendly chapter prepares patients and caregivers to talk with their doctors and make treatment decisions. Let this authoritative handbook be your guide!Part 1 - CLL basicsPart 2 - Treatment planningPart 3 - Treatment guidePart 4 - Making treatment decisionsA full list of words to know completes this book.

From the medical leaders of 27 leading cancer centers united under the National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®), comes this essential guide to chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). Adapted from clinical treatment guidelines used by physicians and oncology professionals around the world, these NCCN Guidelines for Patients® are packed with the latest information, treatment innovations, and resources about the diagnosis and treatment of CLL. Each patient-friendly chapter prepares patients and caregivers to talk with their doctors and make treatment decisions. Let this authoritative handbook be your guide!Part 1 ¿ Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia: Explains how and where this cancer starts.Part 2 ¿ Treatment planning: Describes how doctors plan your treatment.Part 3 ¿ Overview of cancer treatments: Describes the treatments used to cure or control CLL.Part 4 ¿ Treatment guide: Presents treatment options based on your health and age as well as features of the cancer. Supportive care is also addressed.Part 5 ¿ Making treatment decisions: Offers tips for choosing the best treatment.A complete glossary with dictionary and acronyms completes this book.