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Which chronic condition do I have?

If you have another chronic illness alongside leukaemia, find the right topic in the table below.

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A map of conditions
Figure 1.A map of conditions.

01Short answer

Each topic explains how the illness can affect leukaemia treatment, what to watch for and when to call your team. If you have several, read them all and start with “Other health conditions: the general rule” (the general rule) and “Your full medication list and interactions” (your medicine list).

02Simple explanation

Find your condition in the table.

Read the matching topic.

Share your questions with the team.

Come back when things change.

03Scientific explanation

Coexisting illnesses affect treatment choice and safety.

Everyone is different: the same illness can need different plans in different people.

04What happens in the body?

A map

Topics are grouped by condition.

A signpost

Start with the most common conditions.

A signpost
Figure 2.A signpost — Which chronic condition do I have?

A folder

Mark your topics and bring them to visits.

A folder with tabs
Figure 3.A folder with tabs — Which chronic condition do I have?

05How to use this page

Four steps.

Find — In the table.1FindIn the table.
Read — The topic.2ReadThe topic.
Share — With your team.3ShareWith your team.
Return — When needed.4ReturnWhen needed.

06Condition and topic

ConditionTopic
Heart failure“Leukemia + heart failure”
Coronary heart disease, heart attack“Leukemia + ischemia and heart attack”
Arrhythmia“Leukemia + arrhythmia”
High blood pressure“Leukemia + high blood pressure”
Chronic kidney disease“Leukemia + chronic kidney disease”
Dialysis“Leukemia + dialysis”
Type 1 diabetes“Leukemia + type 1 diabetes”
Type 2 diabetes“Leukemia + type 2 diabetes”
Steroids and sugar“Steroids and blood sugar”
COPD and asthma“Leukemia + COPD and asthma”
Liver disease“Leukemia + liver disease”
Hepatitis“Leukemia + hepatitis”
Hypothyroidism“Leukemia + hypothyroidism”
Osteoporosis“Leukemia + osteoporosis”
Epilepsy“Leukemia + epilepsy”
Autoimmune disease“Leukemia + autoimmune disease”
Mouth and teeth“Leukemia + mouth and dental problems”
Depression and anxiety“Leukemia + depression or anxiety”
Eye disease“Leukemia + eye disease”

07Key terms

Coexisting illness
Another illness alongside leukaemia.
General rule
Topic “Other health conditions: the general rule”.

08Key points

  • Start with “Other health conditions: the general rule”.
  • Medicine list: “Your full medication list and interactions”.
  • With several conditions, read every topic.
  • Write down your questions.
  • For food, see “Handwashing: the simplest protection” and “Eggs and dairy: safe choices”.
  • Discuss with your doctor.

09Frequently asked questions

My condition is not listed?

Follow the general rules in “Other health conditions: the general rule” and ask your team.

Where do I start?

With the condition that worries you most.

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. My condition is not listed?

  2. Where do I start?

My questions

12Sources

  1. National Cancer Institute (NCI). Definition of comorbidity – NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
  2. MedlinePlus. Chronic Kidney Disease
  3. MedlinePlus. Heart Failure
  4. MedlinePlus. High Blood Pressure
  5. National Cancer Institute (NCI). Support for Caregivers of Cancer Patients
  6. American Cancer Society. Caregivers and Family
  7. MedlinePlus. Hepatitis
  8. MedlinePlus. Hypothyroidism
  9. MedlinePlus. Osteoporosis
  10. MedlinePlus. Depression
Medical disclaimerThis information is for educational purposes only and does not replace medical advice.
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