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All guide T he ALL Guide Information for Patients and Caregivers Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia This publication was sponsored by Estephana ALL survivor Revised CA Message From Louis J DeGennaro Ph D Interim President and CEO of The Leukemia Lymphoma Societ

T he ALL Guide Information for Patients and Caregivers Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia This publication was sponsored by Estephana ALL survivor Revised CA Message From Louis J DeGennaro Ph D Interim President and CEO of The Leukemia Lymphoma Society The Leukemia Lymphoma Society LLS wants to bring you the most up-to-date blood cancer information We know how important it is for you to understand your treatment and support options With this knowledge you can work with members of your healthcare team to move forward with the hope of remission and recovery Our vision is that one day most people who have been diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia ALL will be cured or they will be able to manage their disease with good quality of life We hope that the information in this Guide will help you along your journey LLS is the world ? s largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research advocacy and patient services Since its ?rst funding in LLS has invested almost billion in research speci ?cally targeting blood cancers We will continue to invest in research for cures and in programs and services that improve the quality of life of people who have ALL and their families We wish you well Louis J DeGennaro Ph D Interim President and CEO CInside This Guide Introduction Here to Help Part ??Understanding ALL About Marrow Blood and Blood Cells About ALL Diagnosis Part ?? Treatment Choosing a Specialist Ask Your Doctor Treatment Planning About ALL Treatments Central Nervous System CNS Leukemia Postremission Therapy Ph-Positive ALL Relapsed and Refractory ALL Stem Cell Transplantation ALL Treatment in Young Adults ALL Treatment in Adults Part ??About Clinical Trials Part ??Side E ?ects and Follow-Up Care Side E ?ects of ALL Treatment Long-Term and Late E ?ects Follow-Up Care Tracking Your ALL Tests Take Care of Yourself Medical Terms This LLS Guide about ALL is for information only LLS does not give medical advice or provide medical services The ALL Guide I page CIntroduction Acute lymphoblastic leukemia ALL is a type of blood cancer Other names for ALL are ??acute lymphocytic leukemia ? and ??acute lymphoid leukemia ? ALL is the most common type of leukemia in children Advances in the treatment of ALL have resulted in improved remission rates The number of patients who have gone into remission or have been cured increases each year About people in the United Stated were expected to be diagnosed with ALL in About people in the United States are living with or are in remission from ALL as of Want more You can view print or order the free LLS information booklet Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia at www LLS org publications Or contact our Information Specialists for a copy page I I www LLS org CHere to Help This Guide will help when you talk to your doctor about tests and treatment Your healthcare team will answer your questions and give support and any needed referrals Ask your doctor for a professional healthcare interpreter