Treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL)
Your treatment depends on several factors. These include what type of ALL you have, the 
of your leukaemia, and where it is in your body. It also depends on your general health and age.
The main treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) is chemotherapy. But you may also have targeted cancer drugs, immunotherapy, or a stem cell transplant.
Some people might have their treatment as part of a clinical trial. If this is an option for you, your doctor will talk you through it.
This section is about different treatments and follow up appointments for ALL in adults. We have separate information about childhood ALL.
Preparing for treatment and life afterwards (prehabilitation)
There are things you can do to help you feel more in control of your physical and mental health when preparing for treatment. In the hospital, preparing for treatment is also called prehabilitation or prehab.
Treatment options for acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL)
Treatment for ALL usually starts quite quickly after diagnosis. You usually have steroids followed by chemotherapy. Find out about these and other treatments you might have such as a targeted cancer drug or stem cell transplant.
Phases of treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL)
Treatment for ALL is divided into different phases: induction, consolidation, intensification and maintenance. Find out more.
Chemotherapy for acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL)
Chemotherapy is the main treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL). Get an overview of the phases of treatment and what to expect.
Targeted cancer drugs and immunotherapy for acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL)
Doctors may use targeted cancer drugs or immunotherapy to help treat some types of ALL. Find out what these treatments are, and how and when you might have them.
Stem cell or bone marrow transplants for acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL)
A transplant allows you to have high doses of chemotherapy and other treatments. The stem cells are collected from the bloodstream or the bone marrow.
Treatment for ALL that has not gone away with treatment or has come back
Leukaemia that does not go away with treatment is called refractory leukaemia. Leukaemia that comes back after treatment is called relapsed disease. Find out about the possible treatment options and ways to help cope with this news.
Side effects of treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL)
Treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) might cause short and long term side effects. Short term side effects happen during treatment or very soon after you finish. Long term side effects can develop weeks, months or years after treatment has ended. Find out more.
Research and clinical trials for acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL)
Read about research into acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL), and find out what clinical trials are and how to take part.
Follow up for acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL)
You have follow up appointments and tests after treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL). Find out what to expect.
