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Netherlands: Living-in-the-country map

This page gathers all the topics of the Netherlands section on one map so you can find what you need quickly.

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Figure 1.All the section’s topics on one map.

01Short answer

The Netherlands section has four parts: 1) leukaemia and the health system (“Netherlands: About leukemia”, “Netherlands: Healthcare system”); 2) haematology, hospitals, diagnosis, treatment, medicines, transfusion, donors, transplant, payment, rights, second opinion and treatment abroad; 3) life in hospital, cuisine, food and water safety; 4) hygiene, lifestyle, family, work and study, help at home, psychological support, life after treatment and emergency contacts (“Netherlands: Emergency contacts”). If you were diagnosed recently, start with parts one and two; if you are at home, start with part four.

02Simple explanation

Start: leukaemia and the health system.

Treatment: from diagnosis to transplant.

Daily life: food, home, family, emergency help.

03Scientific explanation

Navigation: the NCI offers patients step-by-step guides to finding health services, which helps them start treatment on time.

Step by step: taking information in stages reduces stress and confusion.

04What happens in the body?

Where to start

Begin with “About leukemia” (“Netherlands: About leukemia”) and “Health system” (“Netherlands: Healthcare system”), then move on to haematology and hospitals.

The treatment path

Diagnosis, treatment, medicines, transfusion, donors, transplant, insurance, rights, second opinion and treatment abroad follow in order.

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Figure 3.Treatment, home and daily life.

Daily life

After cuisine and food and water safety come hygiene, family, work, help at home and psychological support. Emergency contacts: “Netherlands: Emergency contacts”.

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Figure 2.The map helps you find your way.

05The map in four stations

To find your way around the section quickly.

Start — Leukaemia and the system.1StartLeukaemia and the system.
Treatment — From diagnosis to transplant.2TreatmentFrom diagnosis to transplant.
Home — Food, hygiene, family.3HomeFood, hygiene, family.
Urgent — Numbers and warning signs.4UrgentNumbers and warning signs.
ClarityYou know where things are.
TimeThe right topic is found fast.
ConfidenceThe next step is clear.

06Key points at a glance

TopicIn brief
Where to startBegin with “About leukemia” (“Netherlands: About leukemia”) and “Health system” (“Netherlands: Healthcare system”), then move on to haematology and hospitals.
The treatment pathDiagnosis, treatment, medicines, transfusion, donors, transplant, insurance, rights, second opinion and treatment abroad follow in order.
Daily lifeAfter cuisine and food and water safety come hygiene, family, work, help at home and psychological support. Emergency contacts: “Netherlands: Emergency contacts”.

07Key terms

Guide
A map that orders information.
Haematology
The field of blood diseases.
Transplant
A stem cell transplant.
Emergency contact
Numbers for urgent situations.

08Key points

  • Four parts.
  • New diagnosis: start at the beginning.
  • At home: the daily-life part.
  • Emergency numbers on their own page.
  • Check details with official sources.

09Frequently asked questions

Do I need to read everything?

No; choose what fits your situation.

What if information is out of date?

Each page shows its update date; check against official sources.

Can I look at another country?

Yes, pick another country in the guide.

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. Do I need to read everything?

  2. What if information is out of date?

  3. Can I look at another country?

My questions

12Sources

  1. National Cancer Institute (NCI). Finding Health Care Services
  2. National Cancer Institute (NCI). Adjusting to Cancer
  3. DKMS. Official website
  4. Deutsche Krebshilfe. Official website (in German)
  5. GOV.UK (FCDO). Germany travel advice: getting help
  6. Bundesinstitut für Risikobewertung (BfR). Official website
  7. Deutsche Gesellschaft für Ernährung (DGE). Official website (in German)
  8. Umweltbundesamt (German Environment Agency). Drinking water
  9. American Society of Hematology (ASH). Information for patients
  10. National Cancer Institute (NCI). Leukemia — Patient Version
Medical disclaimerThis information is for educational purposes only and does not replace medical advice.
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