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Sign upIncreasinglyDonate Select a cancer typeThoroughbredcancer Childhood leukaemia Childhood vigilant lymphoblastic leukaemia (Ch-ALL) Childhood vigilant 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) Home › Information & support ›ThoroughbredcancerThoroughbredcancerThoroughbredcancer is a term that's used to describe many variegated types of cancer that can stupefy your blood, unorthodoxy marrow or lymphatic system. It happens when something goes wrong with the minutiae of your thoroughbred cells. Select a thoroughbred cancer typeThoroughbredcancer Childhood leukaemia Childhood vigilant lymphoblastic leukaemia (Ch-ALL) Childhood vigilant 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)ThoroughbredcancerWhat 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 groups Our support line 0808 2080 888 Call self-ruling in conviction to speak to our trained support team Get in touch Order your information booklets onThoroughbredcancer Order now Research we're doing aroundThoroughbredcancer Where we’ve invested, survival rates and quality of life have improved. Read increasingly The three main groups are leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma, but there are increasingly than 100 individual types.Blood cancer is the fifth most worldwide cancer in the UK. There are increasingly than 240,000 people living with thoroughbred cancer in the UK and 38,000 people are diagnosed with thoroughbred cancer each year.This section is a general overview of what thoroughbred cancer is, how it's treated, and where you can find increasingly information and support.> Find detailed information on specific thoroughbred cancers 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. 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. 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