Blood Cancers

Alyssa smiles from inside her car
Read September 4, 2021

A Childhood Leukemia Survivor Discusses Survivorship Care and the Power of Positive Thinking

Meet Alyssa, a 2-time pediatric cancer survivor who was diagnosed with leukemia at age 3. She experienced a relapse at age 9, and now in her early 30s, she shares her experiences with late effects of her cancer treatments. Of her cancer journey, she says, “It doesn’t define who I am, but it has made me who I am.” Read on to learn more about Alyssa.

Watch and Wait

This video will help you understand what it means when your health care provider tells you to watch and wait. This is also called "active surveillance."

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What Is Multiple Myeloma?

This video will help you understand what multiple myeloma is, as well as its symptoms and treatment options. 


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What Are MPNs?

This video will help you understand what MPNs (myeloproliferative neoplasms) are, symptoms to look for, and possible treatment options. 


Have a concern of your own? Please call our Cancer Support Helpline to talk with an experienced counselor or navigator:  888-793-9255