Acute lymphoblastic leukemia

What is acute lymphoblastic leukemia?

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) starts in blood stem cells and develops quickly. It is the least common of the 4 major types of leukemia in adults.

Risks for acute leukemia

Acute leukemia includes acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Risks for acute leukemia include high doses of radiation and previous chemotherapy treatment.

Symptoms of leukemia

Symptoms may vary depending on whether you have an acute or chronic type of leukemia.

Diagnosis of leukemia

Tests to diagnose leukemia, such as blood tests, are done when symptoms or routine tests suggest a problem.

Staging acute lymphoblastic leukemia

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is not staged but described as untreated, in remission, relapsed or refractory. Learn about these descriptions of ALL.

Disease progression of acute lymphoblastic leukemia

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) progresses quickly and can develop wherever blood travels. Learn about where ALL can develop.

Prognosis and survival for acute lymphoblastic leukemia

Prognostic factors for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) include chromosome changes, classification and your age. Learn about prognostic factors for ALL.

Treatments for acute lymphoblastic leukemia

Treatments for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) can include chemotherapy, radiation therapy, targeted therapy and a stem cell transplant.

Supportive care for leukemia

Supportive care helps people with physical and emotional aspects of leukemia. Learn how to cope with long-term effects of leukemia.

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia statistics

Cancer statistics tell us how many people in Canada are diagnosed with and die from acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) cancer in a certain time frame.

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