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 when you have the treatment or very soon after you finish. Long term side effects can develop weeks, months or years after the treatment has ended.

Different types of treatment cause different problems. And unfortunately doctors can't tell who will get a side effect and who won't. Find out more about the different types of 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)

Find out about the possible long term side effects of treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL).

Last reviewed: 
11 Sep 2024
Next review due: 
11 Sep 2027