What you need to know about Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia
What is Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia?
Rapid development of leukaemia symptoms is called ‘acute’ leukaemia. The type of leukaemia: ‘lymphoblastic’ or ‘myeloid’ depends on...…….
What are the effects and signs?
Children with acute leukaemia feel generally unwell and often rapidly become really ill...…….
How is it assessed?
Leukaemia is usually suspected from blood tests, particularly the full blood count (FBC).
Further tests are done to
How is it treated and managed?
Symptoms of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia develop quickly; a child is likely to become very ill with symptoms of.…….
What evidence is available?
All children will be managed at their local paediatric oncology centre. The GP will be able to confirm the diagnosis but …….
How long will the needs last?
Treatment with combination chemotherapy lasts for just over 2 years for girls and just over 3 years for boys….
