3 Steps to Take After Getting a Leukemia Diagnosis

The moments, days, and even weeks following a leukemia diagnosis can be difficult and overwhelming. One of the most common feelings is a sense of powerlessness or lack of control. This is understandable, and it can be painful. One of the best ways to remedy that emotion is to take action and become an active participant in your cancer treatment.

“It is very important for the patients to be knowledgeable and be informed about all of the different treatment options that are available for blood cancers today… as well as the benefits and side effects,” says Sangmin Lee, MD, hematologist-oncologist at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian.

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Lauren Smith, MA

Lauren Smith, MA, has worked in health journalism since 2017. Before joining GoodRx, she was the senior health editor and writer for HealthiNation.

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Sanjai Sinha, MD, is a board-certified physician with over 20 years of experience. He specializes in internal medicine.

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