Supportive Care for Eosinophilic Leukemia
Supportive care consists of interventions that are done to improve the symptoms of eosinophilic leukemia, but don’t treat the condition itself. Some examples of supportive care measures for eosinophilic leukemia are:
- leukapheresis, which helps to remove excess eosinophils from the blood
- splenectomy, which is surgery to remove the spleen, an organ that produces white blood cells and can become enlarged in eosinophilic leukemia
- blood thinning medications, which can help prevent blood clots that may happen due to high eosinophil levels
- heart surgery, which can help to repair damage to the heart due to high eosinophil levels
- Managing your mental health is equally important
It is also important to take care of your mental health. You can do this by:
- seeing a mental health professional that specializes in helping people with cancer
- joining a cancer support group
- trying out activities that can help to reduce feelings of stress or anxiety [6], such as yoga or meditation