Treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL)

Side effects of treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL)

Treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) can cause side effects. Different treatments cause different problems. You might have short term or long term side effects.

Short term side effects of treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL)

Short term side effects of ALL treatment include increased risk of getting an infection, bleeding and bruising. Find out what other short term side effects you might get.

Long term side effects of treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL)

After some types of ALL treatment, you might develop long term side effects. Some of these include problems with infertility, tiredness and cognitive changes.

Last reviewed: 11 Sept 2024

Next review due: 11 Sept 2027