In March 1992 I was diagnosed with AML and underwent induction chemotherapy, followed by high dose consolidation chemotherapy. In January 1993 I relapsed and had an allogeneic BMT the following month. I think the hardest thing about having cancer is the feeling that you've lost control over your life. One way I tried to get back some control was to learn as much as I could about AML and its treatment. To get on-line you need a computer.
Some people can get on-line through computer networks at work or at school.
A large amount of information about diagnosing and treating cancer is available on the Internet. There are also three electronic mailing lists that are helpful for BMT patients and survivors. The membership of each list includes cancer patients, their loved ones and a few medical professionals. There is no charge to subscribe to these lists. Put only the word subscribe in the body of the message.