Cancer

Leukemia - Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL) See All Overview See All Understanding Your Diagnosis See All Deciding on Treatment See All Managing Side Effects See All Cancer FAQs See All  Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia: Symptoms in Overview A helpful look at the symptoms of acute lymphocytic leukemia....more  Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Introduction in Overview Read on to learn more about acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL). This type of leukemia starts in very early or premature forms of white blood cells called lymphocytes. These immature cells are called lymphoblasts, or just blasts. As the blasts grow, they can crowd out the normal cells in the bone marrow. ...more  Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Tests After Diagnosis in Understanding Your Diagnosis  Bone Marrow Biopsy in Understanding Your Diagnosis A bone marrow biopsy involves removing a small sample of the bone marrow inside your bones for testing. Read on to learn what to expect before, during, and after this procedure. ...more  Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Treatment Questions in Deciding on Treatment  Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Treatment Choices in Deciding on Treatment There are many treatment choices for acute lymphocytic leukemia. The best one for you depends on a number of factors. ...more  Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Chemotherapy in Chemotherapy Chemo is the main treatment for nearly all people with acute lymphocytic leukemia....more  Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Radiation Therapy in Radiation Radiation therapy uses high-energy X-rays to kill cancer cells or stop them from growing. It is sometimes used along with chemotherapy (chemo) to treat ALL. ...more  Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Stem Cell Transplant in Other Treatments Your doctor may advise a stem cell transplant for acute lymphocytic leukemia. Read on to learn the details of this procedure. ...more  General Nutrition Guidelines During Cancer Treatment in Managing Side Effects You may have difficulty eating or lose your appetite during cancer treatment. Try eating small, frequent meals throughout the day. To improve your appetite, don't drink beverages with your meals. ...more  Managing Cancer-Related Fatigue in Managing Side Effects, Other Treatment Side Effects Fatigue can come and go or stay constant for a while. Fatigue from chemotherapy tends to happen a few days after the treatment, peaks, and then gets better before the next treatment. Fatigue from radiation may not happen right away. ...more  Anemia and Chemotherapy in Chemotherapy Side Effects Chemotherapy can damage your body’s ability to make red blood cells, so body tissues don't get enough oxygen. This is a condition called anemia. People who have anemia may feel very weak or tired, dizzy, faint, or short of breath, or may feel that their hearts are beating very fast. ...more  Infection and Chemotherapy in Chemotherapy Side Effects To reduce your risk for infection, avoid people who are sick with contagious illnesses, including colds, the flu, measles, or chickenpox. ...more  Radiation Therapy and Cancer Treatment in Other Treatment Side Effects Detailed information on radiation therapy, one type of cancer treatment....more