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.
ALL is not a common cancer. 25 people were diagnosed with ALL in Ireland in 2009. 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 stops the white blood cells working properly. This can cause problems with fighting infection, carrying oxygen and bleeding.
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Treatment for ALL
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Publications about ALL
Understanding Acute Leukaemia (AML and ALL) booklet
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