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Educational articles for patients and companions.
Does an abnormal blood test mean cancer?
A blood result with a red number is worrying. Many abnormal results have a cause other than cancer, but the cause has to be found. This article explains what a blood test measures, what affects the numbers and when to see a blood specialist.
ReadWhat to do after hearing a diagnosis
Hearing a diagnosis of cancer or a blood disease is a shock. This article says simply what feelings are normal in the first days, which steps help, and how to talk with family and children.
ReadChemotherapy, targeted therapy and immunotherapy: what is the difference?
You hear these three names a lot and they can get mixed up. This article explains simply how each one works, how they differ and why they are sometimes given together.
ReadStem cell transplant in plain language
The word transplant is worrying. This article explains simply what a stem cell transplant is, why it is done, how its two main types differ and what stages patients go through.
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