Caroline, a young adult patient, walking the dog with her mother

Caroline (Actual Patient) & Her Mother

Resources for teens and young adults

Whether navigating school, work, or relationships, being honest about needs and voicing concerns to the healthcare team are critical to staying healthy.

Addressing uncomfortable topics

How to talk to others about your condition

Speaking openly with others about acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) or lymphoblastic lymphoma (LBL) can be scary. Finding a counselor or nurse specialist on Cancer.net may help support mental well-being.

Diet and exercise with ALL and LBL

Treatment-related side effects may affect appetite or energy. Visit LLS.org to find information on individualized plans that can lead to positive change. Please speak with the healthcare team before starting any new exercise or nutrition regimen.

Jazz Pharmaceuticals is not responsible for the content included in these resources. The organizations above are independent from Jazz Pharmaceuticals.

For information on support groups for all ages, visit the Online Communities page.

Be mindful of self-care

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The power to find better care is possible. Write down questions before an appointment to remember what to ask, phone a trusted friend or family member to vent, and tell the healthcare team when something feels off.

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Some days will be easier than others. Take time to relax the mind and body through meditation or breath work. Ask the healthcare team for a list of activities or resources that can help to bring relief.

Patient experiences: Caroline’s story

Caroline shares her experience living with ALL and receiving treatment with RYLAZE.

Cancer support and advocacy

Community support for those living with cancer extends beyond just ALL and LBL. Starting with these resources may help inspire conversations with the healthcare team.

The Bloodline with LLS podcast

Listen in as experts and patients discuss diagnosis, therapy, and resources available to patients with blood cancer.

Get Busy Living with #StupidCancer

Stupid Cancer helps empower everyone affected by adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer by ending isolation and building community. Through innovative online and in-person programming, Stupid Cancer provides age-appropriate information and resources and builds connections in the AYA community so patients, survivors, caregivers, and professionals can Get Busy Living.

Raise A Voice survivors podcast

Childhood cancer survivor, Kate Blair, shares her journey and encouragement for teens on making a difference in their communities.

Jazz Pharmaceuticals is not responsible for the content included in these resources. The organizations above are independent from Jazz Pharmaceuticals.

Work with the healthcare team to advocate for more education on physical and emotional well-being for young adults with ALL or LBL.
GLOSSARY

What is RYLAZE?

RYLAZE is a prescription medicine, given by intramuscular injection, that is part of a chemotherapy regimen used to treat adults and children 1 month or older who have acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), a type of blood cancer that affects the white blood cells that help fight infection, and lymphoblastic lymphoma (LBL), a type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma that also affects white blood cells. RYLAZE is used in patients who have had an allergic reaction to E. coli asparaginase.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

RYLAZE should not be given to people who have:

  • History of serious allergic reactions to RYLAZE
  • History of serious swelling of the pancreas (stomach pain), serious blood clots, or serious bleeding during previous asparaginase treatment
  • Severe damage to the liver

RYLAZE may cause serious side effects, including:

  • Allergic reactions (a feeling of tightness in your throat, unusual swelling/redness in your throat and/or tongue, rash, or trouble breathing), some of which may be life-threatening
  • Swelling of the pancreas (stomach pain), which, if left untreated, may be fatal
  • Blood clots (may be experienced as headache, arm or leg swelling, shortness of breath, or chest pain), which may be life-threatening
  • Bleeding, which may be life-threatening
  • Liver problems (may result in abnormal laboratory values) or, in severe cases, hepatic veno-occlusive disease (reduced blood flow in the liver)

Contact your doctor immediately if any of these side effects occur.

Some of the most common side effects with RYLAZE include:

  • Liver problems
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Bone and muscle pain
  • Infection
  • Tiredness
  • Headache
  • Fever with low white blood cell count
  • Fever
  • Bleeding
  • Mouth swelling (sometimes with sores)
  • Pain in the abdomen
  • Decreased appetite
  • Allergic reactions
  • High blood sugar levels
  • Diarrhea
  • Swelling of the pancreas
  • Low levels of potassium in your blood

RYLAZE can harm your unborn baby. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or nursing. Females of reproductive potential should use effective contraception (other than hormonal contraceptives) during treatment and for 3 months following the final dose. Do not breastfeed while receiving RYLAZE and for 1 week after the final dose.

Tell your healthcare provider if there are any side effects that are bothersome or that do not go away.

These are not all the possible side effects of RYLAZE. For more information, ask your healthcare provider.

Call your doctor for medical advice about any side effects.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088).

Please see full Prescribing Information and discuss with your doctor.

What is RYLAZE?

RYLAZE is a prescription medicine, given by intramuscular injection, that is part of a chemotherapy regimen used to treat adults and children 1 month or older who have acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), a type of blood cancer that affects the white blood cells that help fight infection, and lymphoblastic lymphoma (LBL), a type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma that also affects white blood cells. RYLAZE is used in patients who have had an allergic reaction to E. coli asparaginase.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION & APPROVED USE

RYLAZE should not be given to people who have:

  • History of serious allergic reactions to RYLAZE
  • History of serious swelling of the pancreas (stomach pain), serious blood clots, or serious bleeding during previous asparaginase treatment
  • Severe damage to the liver

RYLAZE may cause serious side effects, including:

  • Allergic reactions (a feeling of tightness in your throat, unusual swelling/redness in your throat and/or tongue, rash, or trouble breathing), some of which may be life-threatening
  • Swelling of the pancreas (stomach pain), which, if left untreated, may be fatal
  • Blood clots (may be experienced as headache, arm or leg swelling, shortness of breath, or chest pain), which may be life-threatening
  • Bleeding, which may be life-threatening
  • Liver problems (may result in abnormal laboratory values) or, in severe cases, hepatic veno-occlusive disease (reduced blood flow in the liver)
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