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Types of blood cancer

With over 120 different types of blood cancer, finding correct and relevant information can be a bewildering exercise. Here you will find information about blood cancers and blood disorders, including diagnosis and treatment.

Categories of blood cancers

Leukaemia
Lymphoma
Myeloma
Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS)
Myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN)
Childhood blood cancers

Categories of blood disorders

Amyloidosis
Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinaemia (WM)
Aplastic anaemia

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Last updated on May 3rd, 2024

Developed by the Leukaemia Foundation in consultation with people living with a blood cancer, Leukaemia Foundation support staff, haematology nursing staff and/or Australian clinical haematologists. This content is provided for information purposes only and we urge you to always seek advice from a registered health care professional for diagnosis, treatment and answers to your medical questions, including the suitability of a particular therapy, service, product or treatment in your circumstances. The Leukaemia Foundation shall not bear any liability for any person relying on the materials contained on this website.