In treatment
A blood cancer or blood disorder diagnosis can bring forth a range of emotions and questions.
We have compiled information so you can be more informed on what your condition entails and be prepared for your upcoming appointments and conversations.
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Navigating blood cancer
Blood cancer treatment options
Information about stem cell transplants, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, CAR T-cell therapy, clinical trials and supportive care.
Optimal Care Pathways
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.
Information that might be relevant for your current stage in the journey
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Your healthcare rights
Learn more about Your healthcare rights and how the Leukaemia Foundation is driving change for Australians with blood cancer.
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Other side effects
Learn more about Other side effects and how the Leukaemia Foundation is driving change for Australians with blood cancer.
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Parenting with blood cancer
The challenges of parenting become more complex for a parent who is diagnosed with cancer. Caring for children with the physical…
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Refractory cancer
Learn more about Refractory cancer and how the Leukaemia Foundation is driving change for Australians with blood cancer.
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Nutrition and blood cancer
Learn more about Diet and nutrition during treatment and how the Leukaemia Foundation is driving change for Australians with blood…
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Children and blood cancer
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Blood cancers A-Z
We’re here for anyone with any blood cancer, every step of the way.
A
Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL)
Acute myeloid leukaemia (AML)
Acute promyelocytic leukaemia (APML)
Adult T-cell lymphoma
AL amyloidosis
Amyloidosis
Anaplastic large cell lymphoma
Aplastic anaemia
B
Biphenotypic leukaemia
Burkitt’s lymphoma
C
Childhood acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL)
Childhood acute myeloid leukaemia (AML)
Childhood blood cancers
Childhood lymphoma
Childhood MDS and MPN
Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL)
Chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML)
Chronic myelomonocytic leukaemia (CMML)
Cutaneous lymphomas
D
E
Essential thrombocythaemia (ET)
F
H
Hairy cell leukaemia (HCL)
Hodgkin lymphoma (HL)
J
Juvenile myelomonocytic leukaemia (JMML)
L
M
Mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma (MALT)
Mantle cell lymphoma (MCL)
Marginal zone lymphoma (MZL)
Monoclonal gammopathy of unknown significance (MGUS)
Myelodysplastic neoplasms (MDS)
Myeloma
Myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN)
N
P
Peripheral T-cell lymphoma
Polycythaemia (rubra) vera
Primary central nervous system lymphoma
Primary myelofibrosis
S
Skin (cutaneous) lymphomas
Small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL)