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Contents Overview Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Complications In the initial stages of diagnosing acute myeloid leukaemia (AML), your GP will check for physical signs of the condition and arrange for…

Contents Overview Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Complications It's not clear what causes acute myeloid leukaemia (AML), but the myeloid stem cells produce more white blood cells than are needed. The white…

Contents Overview Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Complications The symptoms of acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) usually develop over a few weeks, becoming more severe as the number of immature white blood…

Contents Overview Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Complications Leukaemia is cancer of the white blood cells. Acute leukaemia means it progresses quickly and aggressively, and usually requires immediate treatment. Acute leukaemia…

Where to find help and support You and your loved ones will be supported throughout the treatment by a group of specialists. The clinical nurse specialist, or another member of…

Main treatments for acute lymphoblastic leukaemia Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) is often treatable. Treatment usually needs to start quickly. The treatment will depend on: the type of acute lymphoblastic leukaemia…

Main tests for acute lymphoblastic leukaemia If the GP refers you or your child to a specialist, you may need some tests to check for acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL). Tests…

Main symptoms of acute lymphoblastic leukaemia Symptoms of acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) are not always obvious at first and can be similar to other conditions. They usually appear quite quickly…

Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) is a rare type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow. It usually develops quickly and needs to be treated straight away. It's most…

Who is more likely to get acute lymphoblastic leukaemia Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) is rare, but anyone can get it. It's not always clear what causes it. You might be…