A diagnosis of cancer can cause significant emotional distress to a patient.  A diagnosis of a rare leukemia can leave patients and caregivers feeling unsure and nervous about the future.  In this episode, we speak to Dr. Caner Saygin of University of Chicago Medicine about hairy cell leukemia, a rare, but treatable cancer.  Dr. Saygin delves into this disease, highlighting the need for an accurate diagnosis, as well as current and emerging treatments.  Patients will be given hope for a good quality of life while managing this disease.

Mentioned on this episode: 

• Hairy Cell Leukemia
  
  
• Flow Cytometry and Next Generation Sequencing Tests
  
  
• MRD (Minimal/Measurable Residual Disease)
  
  
• Hairy Cell Leukemia Foundation
  

Additional LLS Support Resources: 

• Information Specialists 
  
  
• Financial support
  
  
• Free telephone/web patient programs 
  
  
• Free booklets 
  
  
• Clinical Trial Support Center
  
  
• Young Adult Resources
  
  
• Caregiver support 
  
  
• Caregiver Workbook
  
  
• Survivorship Workbook
  
  
• Online chats 
  
  
• LLS Community 
  
  
• Support groups 
  
  
• Patti Robinson Kaufmann First Connection Program 
  
  
• Free Nutrition Consultations
  

Support for this episode is provided by University of Chicago Comprehensive Cancer Center.

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