Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL)
Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) is a fast-growing type of leukaemia (blood cancer), which affects lymphocyte white blood cells.
ALL is not a common cancer. Over 60 people are diagnosed with ALL in Ireland every year. It is most common in adolescents and young people between the ages of 15 and 25.
What is acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL)?
Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) is a fast-growing type of leukaemia (cancer of the blood) which affects lymphocyte white blood cells.
The cancer means you may not have enough healthy cells in your blood. This can cause problems with fighting infection, carrying oxygen and bleeding.
More information about ALL
More information about leukaemia
Online Community Support
28 November 2021
Help! Cancer suspected!
Hi all, I attended the A&E about 3 months ago because of a hard lump and pain in my neck and my voice is hoarse too.
The doctor told me they suspect cancer and are concerned for me and they needed to...
23 November 2021
Lung Cancer
November is International Lung Cancer Awareness Month
There are approximately 2,500 cases of lung cancer diagnosed in Ireland each year. Lung cancer is the fifth most common cancer diagno...
18 November 2021
Mam newly diagnosed and terminal
Hi
I am hoping someone can help me. My mam went in for routine apt in hospital for her heart (she hasn't had one for 2 years due to covid). They found shadows on her lungs which was not like somet...
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Publications about ALL
Understanding Acute Leukaemia (AML and ALL) booklet
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