Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) treatment
Treatment for ALL is different for older and younger adults. The information here is for people aged over 29 years. If you are 29 or under, read our information about treatment for childhood acute lymphoblastic leukaemia.
ALL treatment planning
Your hospital team will recommend a treatment plan, explain what it will involve and answer any questions you have.
Active treatment
Treatment for ALL is given in phases. The overall aim is to clear the leukaemia cells and stop them coming back.
Managing side effects
Treatment can cause different side effects in different people. Your hospital team will help you manage any side effects you experience.
Treatment for relapsed ALL
For a few people, the ALL comes back after treatment but if this happens, there are more treatments options to try.
After ALL treatment
You'll have regular follow-up appointments after your treatment has finished. When you're ready, you can start to take up regular activities again.
How to support a loved one
Read advice and stories from people who have helped a friend or family member get through blood cancer treatment.
Thank you to Consultant Haematologists Professor Adele Fielding and Dr Clare Rowntree for checking the clinical accuracy of our ALL information.