Information about blood cancer

In this section you will find disease specific information on the main types of blood cancers and allied blood disorders.

Blood Cancer Information

In this section you will find disease specific information on the main types of blood cancers and allied blood disorders.

I’ve just been diagnosed with leukaemia

You may have just found out that you or someone you love have leukaemia. It can be hard to know where to start and what to do after such a life-changing diagnosis. We are here to support you. Find out about what support is available, where to find information, and things you may need to get in order.

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About our information

Our information is aimed at people in the UK. We do our best to make sure it is accurate and up to date but it should not replace advice or guidance from a health professional.

Treatment for acute myeloid leukaemia (AML)

Acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) is a fast-growing blood cancer. It develops when myeloid stem cells in your bone marrow divide and mature uncontrollably. Find out about intensive and non-intensive treatment options for AML, including chemotherapy, targeted medicines and stem cell transplants.

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Take a Moment to Catch Up

View our latest news and blog articles

November 22nd

Support available over Christmas

Find out what support is available for you over the 2025 Christmas period....

November 17th

Why the Unseen Gift?

Some gifts aren’t wrapped. But they’re still felt. At Leukaemia Care, we believe that the most powerful gifts don’t come in boxes or bags. You can’t always see the impact of your donation. But someone living with leukaemia can feel it....

November 3rd

Trustee Spotlight: Dr. Suzy Dilly

For Trustees Week, we’ve been speaking to the people behind Leukaemia Care’s governance and strategy - the trustees who help steer our work supporting everyone affected by leukaemia. This week, we caught up with Dr. Suzy Dilly, one of our newer trustees, to learn more about her background, motivations, and experience so far....