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Detailed Guide: Leukemia - Adult Acute
Can Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia Be Found Early?

For many types of cancers, diagnosis at the earliest possible stage makes treatment much more effective. The American Cancer Society recommends screening tests for early diagnosis of certain cancers in people without any symptoms.

However, at the present time there are no special tests recommended to detect acute lymphocytic leukemia early. The best way to find leukemia early is to report any possible signs or symptoms of leukemia (described in the next section) to the doctor right away.

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