Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL)

Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) is a type of blood cancer. It starts from young white blood cells called lymphocytes in the bone marrow. 

Symptoms of acute lymphoblastic leukaemia are vague, but find out about the possible symptoms and when to see your doctor.

Find out about seeing your GP, referral to a specialist, and the tests you might have to diagnose ALL.

Find out about acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, how it is diagnosed and treated, and resources and organisations that can help you cope.

The main treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) is chemotherapy. But may also have a targeted cancer drug, immunotherapy, or a stem cell  transplant. Find out how your doctor chooses your treatment, treatment information, side effects and follow up.

Survival for ALL depends on many different factors such as your age and the type of ALL that you have. Find out more about survival for ALL

Read about coping with ALL and the support available, diet and exercise, life after a transplant, and sex and fertility.

We don’t know what causes most cases of acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL). But there are some factors that may increase your risk of developing it. These include certain genetic conditions, previous chemotherapy treatment and ionising radiation. Find out more about these.

Read about research into acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL), and find out what clinical trials are and how to take part.