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The site has 13 sections. This map helps you find what you need quickly.

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A tree of light with glowing spheres at the ends of its branches
Figure 1.A tree of lights — Site map

01Short answer

Sections: 1) Understanding leukemia; 2) Immunity and infection prevention; 3) Diagnosis and tests; 4) Treatment and the treatment process; 5) Nutrition and daily life; 6) Psychology, family and everyday life; 7) After treatment and remission; 8) Research and new methods; 9) Countries; 10) Medical glossary; 11) Questions and answers; 12) Guide for patients and loved ones; 13) About LEUKEMIA.WORLD. In each section, topics run from simple to more detailed. Every page has a short summary, a simple explanation, a science part, terms, questions and sources. Use the search and the “Related topics” links.

02Simple explanation

13 sections, one map.

Start with “Where am I now”.

03Scientific explanation

The site’s structure follows the patient’s path: understanding, protection, diagnosis, treatment, daily life and afterwards.

The same layout on every page makes reading and finding easier.

04What happens in the body?

Illness and treatment

Sections 1–4, 7 and 8: understanding leukaemia, infection prevention, tests, treatment, remission and research.

Life and support

Sections 5, 6 and 12: food and daily life, psychology and family, and the practical guide.

Paths from above
Figure 2.Paths from above — Site map

Tools

Sections 9, 10, 11 and 13: countries, glossary, questions and answers, and about the site.

A library corridor
Figure 3.A library corridor — Site map

05Finding your way

Four steps.

Start — Where am I now.1StartWhere am I now.
Choose a section — 13 sections.2Choose a section13 sections.
Search — Type a word.3SearchType a word.
Come back — Related topics.4Come backRelated topics.
SpeedYou find what you need quickly.
CalmEverything has its place.

06Key points at a glance

TopicIn brief
Illness and treatmentSections 1–4, 7 and 8: understanding leukaemia, infection prevention, tests, treatment, remission and research.
Life and supportSections 5, 6 and 12: food and daily life, psychology and family, and the practical guide.
ToolsSections 9, 10, 11 and 13: countries, glossary, questions and answers, and about the site.

07Key terms

Section
A group of related topics.
Topic
One page.
Related topics
Links to similar pages.

08Key points

  • 13 sections.
  • There is a starting page.
  • Search helps.
  • Links connect pages.

09Frequently asked questions

Where should I start?

With the “Where am I now” page.

I do not know what a word means.

See the medical glossary.

10Questions for your doctor

Take these questions to your appointment. The ones you save are collected on the “My questions” page and stay on this device only.

  1. Where should I start?

  2. I do not know what a word means.

My questions

12Sources

  1. W3C. Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) Overview
  2. National Cancer Institute (NCI). Leukemia—Patient Version
  3. MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine). Leukemia
  4. National Cancer Institute (NCI). Levels of Evidence for Cancer Treatment Studies (PDQ®)
  5. National Cancer Institute. NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
  6. MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine). Evaluating Internet Health Information: A Tutorial
  7. National Cancer Institute (NCI). PDQ® Cancer Information Summaries
  8. Cancer.Net (ASCO). Cancer.Net — Doctor-approved patient information from ASCO
  9. American Cancer Society. Leukemia
  10. WHO Regional Office for Europe. A declaration on the promotion of patients’ rights in Europe (1994)
Medical disclaimerThis information is for educational purposes only and does not replace medical advice.
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