Taking Care of Yourself
Caregiver Stress
Don’t deny or ignore the fact that being a caregiver will have an effect on you.
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
Pediatric Patients
Recent Diagnosis
Parents of children newly diagnosed with a bone marrow failure bone marrow failure: A condition that occurs when the bone marrow s
Caregiving Basics
The National Family Caregivers Association's Director of Caregiver Wellness Programs, Jane Meier Hamilton, RN, MSN, has been a nurse for 40 years and family caregiver for 20 years. In a recent interview, she offered advice for family caregivers.
Is it true to say that many people don’t realize that they are caregivers?
BMT - Bone Marrow v Stem Cell Transplantation
When bone marrow bone marrow: The soft, spongy tissue inside most bones.
Support
Because patients need help in different ways, we offer a variety of support services. From the patient/family HelpLine and support networks to live conferences, online classes and volunteer events, our aim is to positively impact as many lives as we can. Our community members contribute to that goal by sharing their own inspirational Stories of Hope, supporting each other's need to stay positive and motivated.
Education
Diseases like aplastic anemia aplastic anemia: (ay-PLASS-tik uh-NEE_mee-uh) A rare and serious condition in which the bone marrow fails to make enough blood cells
Types of Research Articles Part I
This article describes some of the most common types of research articles published in medical journals. Medical journals publish many types of articles not discussed here. A comprehensive list is available from the National Library of Medicine.
Research articles can be primary or secondary. A primary research article describes the design, methods, and results of a study. A secondary research article is a review of at least two primary research articles.
Primary articles
Why Research is Important: Understanding Research Articles Part I
The medical care we enjoy today is built upon decades of effort by physicians, researchers, and other medical professionals investigating the causes of, and potential treatments for disease.
Finding a Stem Cell Donor
When should I start looking for a suitable donor?
If your doctor thinks you may be a candidate for a bone marrow bone marrow: The soft, spongy tissue inside most bones.
End-of-Life Resources
The Aplastic Anemia Aplastic Anemia: (ay-PLASS-tik uh-NEE_mee-uh) A rare and serious condition in which the bone marrow fails to make enough blood cells - red blood cells, whit