Induction treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL)

Treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) happens in phases. The first main phase is induction therapy.

It usually involves having chemotherapy and steroids, sometimes with targeted treatment. Most people stay in hospital to have it. Find out more about what to expect from induction treatment, including how you have it and some of the more common side effects.

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