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Blood cancer information The blood cancer journey In active treatment

In active treatment

Learn more about blood cancer treatments, side-effects, and the importance of your wellbeing.

Blood cancer treatment options

Blood cancer treatment options

Information about stem cell transplants, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and managing their side-effects.
Your guide to the best blood cancer treatment

Your guide to the best blood cancer treatment

We’ve collaborated with the Cancer Council to create these guides on the best treatment and care options.
Immunotherapies and targeted therapies

Immunotherapies and targeted therapies

Find out more about advances in immunotherapies and targeted therapies.

Information that might be relevant for your current stage in the journey

Your healthcare rights

Your healthcare rights

Understand what you, or someone you care for, can expect when receiving care through the Leukaemia Foundation.

Other side effects

Other side effects

Learn about other side effects related to certain blood cancers and disorders.

Telling people

Parenting with blood cancer

Find strategies to help if you are a parent diagnosed with cancer.

Refractory cancer

Refractory cancer

When cancer is refractory, it may not respond to treatment at the beginning of therapy, or it may respond to treatment initially but become resistant to treatment over time.

Wellbeing during treatment

Wellbeing during treatment

It’s important you look after yourself during treatment – both physically and emotionally.

Blood cancer information

Diagnosis, treatment, and side-effect information.

Support Services

The Leukaemia Foundation offers free support to anyone affected by a blood cancer in Australia.

Practical and financial advice

Managing finances, legal matters, and health-related documents.

Last updated on May 10th, 2024

Developed by the Leukaemia Foundation in consultation with people living with a blood cancer, Leukaemia Foundation support staff, haematology nursing staff and/or Australian clinical haematologists. This content is provided for information purposes only and we urge you to always seek advice from a registered health care professional for diagnosis, treatment and answers to your medical questions, including the suitability of a particular therapy, service, product or treatment in your circumstances. The Leukaemia Foundation shall not bear any liability for any person relying on the materials contained on this website.