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A
AFP (Alpha-fetoprotein)

A protein found in the blood, which can be measured to check for testicular cancer.

ALL (acute lymphoblastic leukaemia)

A type of leukaemia that tends to affect young people.

AML (acute myeloid leukaemia)

A type of leukaemia that tends to affect young people.

Actinomycin (act in o my sin)

A chemotherapy drug.

Allogeneic transplant

Stem cell or bone marrow transplant using a donor.

Alopecia (al oh pea sha)

Hair loss

Amputation

Operation to remove part of the body (usually an arm or a leg). See the surgery section for more information.

Amsacrine

A chemotherapy drug

Antibiotics

Drugs which fight infections caused by bacteria.

Anticonvulsants

Drugs which help prevent and control fits.

Antiemetics

Anti-sickness drugs.

Autologous transplant

Stem cell or bone marrow transplant using your own stem cells or bone marrow.


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