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. 2015 Feb;19(1):16-9.
doi: 10.1188/15.CJON.16-19.

The unique supportive care needs of a mother with acute myeloid leukemia during treatment

Tara A Albrecht  1 , AnnMarie Lee Walton  2 , Ashley Leak Bryant  3
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The unique supportive care needs of a mother with acute myeloid leukemia during treatment

Tara A Albrecht et al. Clin J Oncol Nurs. 2015 Feb.

Abstract

Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is an aggressive cancer of the blood that is linked with poor survival. The disease requires immediate intensive chemotherapy treatment that leaves patients hospitalized for at least one month and often longer, depending on their supportive care needs. Mothers undergoing treatment for AML may benefit from having attention paid to their supportive care needs during that time.

Keywords: acute myeloid leukemia; parents; supportive care.

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