This information has been prepared to help you understand more about acute leukaemia.

Many people feel understandably shocked and upset when they are told they have acute leukaemia. This information is intended to help you understand the diagnosis and treatment of acute leukaemia.

We cannot advise you about the best treatment for you. You need to discuss this with your doctors. However, we hope this information will answer some of your questions and help you think about the questions you want to ask your doctors or other health carers.

If you come across a word you don't understand, see the section What does this word mean? for definitions of some common medical terms.

• The blood

• Acute leukaemia explained
• Diagnosis
• Treatment
• After treatment
• Caring for a child with acute leukaemia

 

General Information

• Making treatment decisions
• Question Checklist
• Looking after yourself
• Seeking Support

 

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• Understanding Acute Leukaemia [Size: 741KB]
  A guide for people with leukaemia, their families and friends.
  

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For a free printed copy of Understanding Acute Leukaemia please call the Cancer Council Helpline on 13 11 20.

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Content revised December 2008.

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