Support Groups and Counseling

Living with leukemia presents many new challenges for you and for your family and friends.

Many people feel anxious and depressed. Some people feel angry and resentful; others feel helpless and defeated.

For most people with leukemia, talking about their feelings and concerns can be therapeutic. Many people with leukemia are profoundly helped by talking to other people who have leukemia. My family and friends helped me during my ordeal. I also spoke to others who had leukemia. The hospital I stayed at also had additional support groups I could contact.

The American Cancer Society also has information about support groups all over the United States. For more information about support groups, contact the following agencies:

American Cancer Society: 800-ACS-2345

National Cancer Institute, Cancer Information Service: 800-4-CANCER (800-422-6237); TTY (for deaf and hard-of-hearing callers): 800-332-8615

Leukemia and Lymphoma Society: 800-955-4572