- Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) is a rare type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow.
- It usually develops quickly and needs to be treated straight away.
- It's most common in children and young people, especially children aged 4 and under.
- How serious it is depends on the type of acute lymphoblastic leukaemia you have, your age and your general health.
What is acute lymphoblastic leukaemia?
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