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Sign upIncreasinglyDonate Information & support For anyone unauthentic by thoroughbred cancer We’re here for everyone unauthentic by thoroughbred cancer: whether it’s leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma or flipside thoroughbred disorder; whether you’re a patient, family, friend or carer; whether you’re worried well-nigh symptoms, in the middle of treatment or adjusting to life afterwards.  Select a thoroughbred cancer typeThoroughbredcancerDiaperleukaemiaDiapervigilant lymphoblastic leukaemia (Ch-ALL)Diapervigilant myeloid leukaemia (Ch-AML) LeukaemiaVigilantlymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL)Vigilantmyeloid leukaemia (AML)Vigilantpromyelocytic leukaemia (APL) Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) Chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML) Chronic myelomonocytic leukaemia (CMML) Hairy lamina leukaemia (HCL) Large granular lymphocytic leukaemia (LGLL) Plasma lamina leukaemia (PCL) T-cell vigilant lymphoblastic leukaemia (T-ALL) Lymphoma High-grade non-Hodgkin lymphoma (HGNHL) Hodgkin lymphoma Low-grade non-Hodgkin lymphoma (LGNHL) Waldenström macroglobulinaemia (WM) Myeloma Other conditions related to thoroughbred cancer Myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN) Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) Monoclonal gammopathy of unknown significance (MGUS) Solitary plasmacytoma (SP) Leukaemia Leukaemia is a type of thoroughbred cancer that affects your thoroughbred cells - usually white thoroughbred cells. These cells are an... Read increasingly Lymphoma Lymphoma is a type of thoroughbred cancer that happens when something goes wrong with the minutiae of a type of white... Read increasingly Myeloma Myeloma is a type of thoroughbred cancer that happens when something goes wrong with the minutiae of plasma cells in... Read increasingly Other conditions related to thoroughbred cancer There are a number of other thoroughbred cancer conditions. Read increasingly Got a question well-nigh thoroughbred cancer?  Contact our Support Line Team on 0808 2080 888 (Monday-Friday 10am-4pm) or support@bloodwise.org.uk. Get your patient information booklets You can order or download self-ruling copies of our patient information booklets, as well as patient diaries, information on dietary translating and more. Get now Join the conversation Have a question well-nigh thoroughbred cancer or want to share your own recommendations and expertise? Join our polity forumThoroughbredcancerWhat is thoroughbred cancer?Types of thoroughbred cancerHow does thoroughbred cancer start?What causes thoroughbred cancer?Bone marrow and how thoroughbred cells are madeBlood countsYour immune and lymphatic systemsInformation and resources Signs and symptomsWhat causes the symptoms of thoroughbred cancer?Common thoroughbred cancer symptoms explained Tests and diagnosisWhat tests will I need?Blood testsBone marrow biopsiesLymph node biopsiesScans explainedStaging, nomenclature and risk scoringCytogenetic testingImmunophenotyping (flow cytometry)Finding the right support and information Treatment and side effectsTypes of treatment Side effectsRemissionClinical trialsFollow-upRelapsePrognosisComplementary therapiesYour healthcare teamQuestions to ask your healthcare team Treatments: Watch and waitWhy am I not stuff treated?Who can be on watch and wait?How long surpassing I need treatment?What to expect from your appointmentsSymptoms to squint out for Erica’s storyKate’s storyTrevor’s and Elizabeth’s story10 ways to cope with uneasiness Living with thoroughbred cancerWatching out for changesShinglesVaccinationKeeping activeDietComplementary therapiesEmotional supportPractical support: thoroughbred cancerFinding out moreTelling others well-nigh thoroughbred cancerCancer information and support groupsDiaperleukaemiaWhat is diaper leukaemia?Types of diaper leukaemiaWhat causes diaper leukaemia?Childhood leukaemia and the immune system Symptoms and diagnosisSigns and symptoms of diaper leukaemiaTests to diagnose diaper leukaemia Treatment and side effectsTreatment planningTypes of treatment for diaper leukaemiaSide effects of diaper leukaemia treatments RemissionFollow-up without treatmentRelapseOutlookYour child's healthcare teamQuestions to ask Living with diaper leukaemiaFinding out moreTelling peoplePhysical support for your child Emotional support for you and your childPractical supportWhere to get help and supportDiaperleukaemia research and clinical trials LeukaemiaWhat is leukaemia?What causes leukaemia? Leukaemia symptoms and diagnosisSigns and symptomsTests and diagnosisStaging and risk grouping Leukaemia treatment and side effectsTreatment planningTypes of treatmentSide effectsRelapse RemissionOutlookFollow-up Living with leukaemiaLooking without yourselfWhere to get help and support Leukaemia research and clinical trials LymphomaWhat is lymphoma?Types of lymphomaWhat causes lymphoma?Your immune and lymphatic system Lymphoma symptoms and diagnosisSigns and symptoms of lymphomaTests and diagnosisFurther testsStaging Lymphoma treatment and side effectsTypes of treatment for lymphomaTreatment planningSide effectsRelapse RemissionFollow-upOutlook Living with lymphomaLooking without yourself physically Where to get help and support Lymphoma research and clinical trials MyelomaMyeloma symptoms and diagnosisSigns and symptomsTests and diagnosisFurther tests Myeloma treatment and side effectsPlanning myeloma treatmentTreatmentSide effectsRelapseFollow-upPrognosis / Outlook Living with myelomaLooking without yourself emotionallyLooking without yourself physicallyComplementary therapiesWhere to get help and support Myeloma research and clinical trials Other thoroughbred cancersThoroughbredcancer We have information well-nigh many variegated types of thoroughbred cancer on our website. If you're looking for specific information well-nigh a specific thoroughbred cancer select your type using the menu above. For unstipulated information and increasingly options select from the options below. What is thoroughbred cancer?Thoroughbredcancer happens when something goes wrong with the minutiae of your thoroughbred cells. This stops them working properly and they may grow out of control. This can stop your thoroughbred doing the things it normally does to alimony you healthy, like fighting off infections or helping repair your body. Read moreThoroughbredcancer symptoms There are lots of possible signs and symptoms of thoroughbred cancer.  The most worldwide symptoms include lattermost tiredness (fatigue), repeated infections, unexplained weight loss, easy bruising and/or bleeding, drenching night sweats, itchy skin, lumps or swellings in your neck, head, groin or stomach, unorthodoxy and/or joint pain. It’s important to remember that not everyone will have the same (or plane any) symptoms. Read moreThoroughbredcancer tests and diagnosis You might need a number of tests – such as thoroughbred tests, scans or biopsies – to work out what type of cancer you have and personize your diagnosis. Once you've started treatment you'll have regular tests to see how you’re doing. Read moreThoroughbredcancer treatments and side effects Treatments for thoroughbred cancer usually involve one of – or a combination of – chemotherapy or biological therapies (drugs which act on unwont processes going on in cells). In some cases people may have radiotherapy, other drugs or stem lamina transplants. Other people may never need treatment. Most treatments have some side effects but these differ from person to person and your healthcare team will be worldly-wise to help you to manage them.  Read increasingly Watch and wait Some people with thoroughbred cancer don't need treatment straight away – and some never need it.'Watch and wait' is a way of monitoring these people with regular check-ups and thoroughbred tests. You may moreover hear it tabbed ‘active surveillance’ or ‘watchful waiting’. Read increasingly Living with and vastitude thoroughbred cancer There’s a lot of support you – and those tropical to you – might need if you’ve been diagnosed with a thoroughbred cancer. As well as medical information well-nigh your condition, other information will be important – such as how to tell people, how to squint without yourself emotionally and physically and practical translating well-nigh things like finances. We’ve gathered all of that information here for you. 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