- 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.
