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, BCR-ABL, TKI therapy, TKI withdrawal syndrome, tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKI) 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: chronic graft versus host disease, exercise, heart problems, transplant, weak muscles, weight gain View Answer
I’ve had lymphoma, leukemia, and myeloma diagnoses within my immediate family. Are these diseases connected, and are my family members at elevated risk? - by Joan C from USA Topics: acute myelomonocytic leukemia (AML NOS), B-cell lymphoma, CLL (chronic lymphocytic leukemia), hereditary malignancies, myeloma, non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) View Answer
When I was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia, I was informed I had a gene mutation. How do genetic mutations and chromosomal abnormalities form and how are they able to go back to normal after chemotherapy? Was this gene mutation caused by something I did? - by Elissa B from USA Topics: acute myeloid leukemia, BRCA2, chromosomal abnormalities', DDX41 (Dead-Box Helicase 41), Genetics, inversion 16 View Answer
Hello, I'm being treated for chronic lymphocytic leukemia and polycythemia. My question is how many people in the United States have both of these? Thank you. - by Mike B from USA Topics: CLL (chronic lymphocytic leukemia), hematologic clones, MPN (myeloproliferative neoplasms), Polycythemia Vera, PV myelofibrosis, thrombocythemia View Answer
After months of chemotherapy, my principal concerns and questions were related to diet and exercise. Can you please provide some advice on the best path moving forward? - by Thomas G from USA Topics: antioxidants, cancer, cholesterol, diet, excercise, Nutrition, Plant-based diet, Wellness View Answer
Why are some transplants done with stem cells and other transplants are done with bone marrow? What factors determine the plan? - by Christine M from USA Topics: bone marrow transplant (BMT), graft vs. host disease (GVHD), peripheral blood stem cell transplant, recovery, stem cell transplant (SCT) View Answer
My question is in regards to my induction treatment that has been completed, but the SCT was delayed due to several imbalances in my white blood cells and liver enzymes. What steps can be taken after chemo to correct the body's chemical imbalances? - by Laura K from USA Topics: Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, asparaginase, blood cell count, inotuzumab, Stem Cell Transplantation, veno-occlusive disease View Answer
I have multiple myeloma and the side effects of my condition include neuropathy in my legs. I have been able to relieve the side effects with pantyhose. How effective are pantyhose for cancer? - by David Z from USA Topics: compression, multiple myeloma, neuropathy, preventitive strategies, side effects View Answer
My three year old son is in his second year of remission from acute myeloid leukemia. My question is, how likely is it for his sibling to also be diagnosed in the future? - by Molly C from USA Topics: Genetics, Heredity View Answer
