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Leukemia – Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL)
Understanding Your Diagnosis Deciding on Treatment Managing Side Effects Cancer FAQs Advanced Reading
Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) occurs when too many lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell, are produced in the body. Acute means the leukemia can occur quickly and tends to progress rapidly.
Overview
Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) is more common in children than adults, with most children between the ages of two and four when the cancer is found.
Understanding Your Diagnosis
Your doctor may order specific tests to determine your type of leukemia such as a blood test, an imaging test, a biopsy, or a lumbar puncture.
Deciding on Treatment
Specific treatment for acute lymphocytic leukemia will be determined by your health care team and may include chemotherapy, radiation, targeted drug therapy, and bone marrow transplantation.
Managing Side Effects
Side effects can occur during treatment for cancer. Your health care team can provide ways to help you manage and minimize them.
Advanced Reading
Learn more about acute lymphocytic leukemia from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Physician Data Query (PDQ®) for patients. It includes information about prevention, screening, and treatment.
