What are the risk factors for developing Richter’s Transformation? - by Janna P from USA Topics: CLL, Cytogenetics, Genetic Factors, IGHV, Richter’s Transformation, Risk Factors View Answer
I have multiple myeloma and I have been treated for it for the last 13 years. What is the latest news on the side effects from CAR T-cell therapy? - by Elizabeth C from USA Topics: blood cancer treatment, car t-cell therapy, immunotherapy, myeloma, side-effects View Answer
And for the past thirteen years, I have lived with a rare incurable yet highly treatable blood cancer called Waldenstrӧm macroglobulinemia. How do I live in the shadow of incurability? - by Lisa W from USA Topics: blood cancer, chronic cancer, hope, mental health, Waldenstroms Macroglobulinemia View Answer
Please explain the difference between high grade and low grade lymphoma. - by Rita S from USA Topics: aggressive lymphoma, blood cancer, indolent lymphoma, non hodgkin's lymphoma, slow growing lymphoma View Answer
How do you find financial assistance grants? - by Rogina R from USA Topics: blood cancer, copay, financial assistance, information specialists, support resources View Answer
As a CLL survivor, how often should I receive a CAT scan or an MRI. If this is not a standard procedure, how will the doctor know when the cancer has returned? - by Rene B from USA Topics: active observation, blood count, blood tests, cancer, CAT scan, CLL (chronic lymphocytic leukemia), consultation, hemoglobin (Hb), lymph node, monitoring, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), physical exam, platelets (PLT), standard of care, standard procedure, symptoms, white blood cell count (WBC count) View Answer
I’m a CLL patient and my question relates to CRISPR, the gene editing tool. How soon with this become a reality in the treatment of leukemia and other blood cancers? - by Barry G from USA Topics: CAR T Therapy, CLL (Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, CRISPR, diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), follicular lymphoma (FL), gene editing tool, genetic therapy, multiple myeloma (MM), mutation, sickle cell disease (SCD), T cells View Answer
Are there supplements, diet, or other activities that can help or hurt my leukemia and boost my immune system? - by Mark W from USA Topics: cancer, diet, food safety, healthy eating, healthy immune function, immune supportive diet, immune system, immunocompromised, leukemia, nutrients, nutritious diet, oncology dietician, patterns of eating View Answer
I'd like to know what causes TKI withdrawal syndrome and why do some people get it so much worse than others. - by Tracey F from USA Topics: anti-inflammatories, antihistamines, arthritic symptoms, BCR-ABL, chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), fatigue, inflammatory symptoms, joint pain, KIT, mechanical symptoms, TKI therapy, TKI withdrawal syndrome, treatment free remission (TFR), tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKI), withdrawal syndrome View Answer
I had a successful transplant 18 months ago. I’ve always been physically active, but I can’t seem to shake related health issues. Will I ever be back to where I was prior to the disease? - by Beth W from USA Topics: (cGVHD), aldolase, chemotherapy, chronic graft versus host disease, echocardiogram, enzymes, exercise, heart problems, kinase, lung function tests, quality-of-life, skin issues, tachycardia, transplant, weak muscles, weight gain View Answer