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Adapting to life with blood cancer can be challenging.2 After diagnosis, in active surveillance (“watch-and-wait”) or during treatment, you may experience physical and emotional changes that affect your daily life.1-3

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Living with blood cancer and/or its treatment can affect not only the lives of those with the disease, but also the lives of the caregivers, who provide valuable physical and/or emotional support.2 Reviewing suggestions for managing work while living with blood cancer or caring for yourself or a loved one can help you navigate the process together.

In addition to reviewing these resources, talk to your healthcare provider about your mental health and consider seeking support from a trained professional, as needed.

References

  1. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Anxiety and depression. https://www.lls.org/treatment/managing-side-effects/anxiety-and-depression. Accessed February 2023. 
  2. Cancer.Net. Living with cancer while receiving long-term treatment. https://www.cancer.net/survivorship/living-with-cancer-while-receiving-long-term-treatment. Accessed February 2023.
  3. Cancer.Net. Leukemia – chronic lymphocytic – CLL: Symptoms and Signs. https://www.cancer.net/cancer-types/leukemia-chronic-lymphocytic-cll/symptoms-and-signs. Accessed February 2023.
  4. Leukaemia Foundation. Mental Health. https://www.leukaemia.org.au/blood-cancer-information/the-blood-cancer-journey/living-well-with-blood-cancer/emotional-health/mental-health/. Accessed February 2023.
  5. City of Hope. Wellness. https://www.cityofhope.org/patients/living-with-cancer/wellness-during-and-after-cancer-treatment. Accessed February 2023.
  6. National Cancer Institute. Support for Caregivers of Cancer Patients. https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/coping/caregiver-support. Accessed February 2023.