HI Lorem_ips and welcome to this corner of the Community although I am always sorry to hear about cousin diagnosis. I am Mike and I help out around our various Blood Cancer groups.
I don’t have Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (ALL) but I was diagnosed way back in 1999 with a rare, incurable but treatable type of Non Hodgkin’s Lymphoma reaching Stage 4a in late 2013 so although my Blood Cancer ‘type’ is different I do appreciate the journey rather well.
If your cousin is being treated in the UK under our NHS her treatment will be free.
On the whole ALL can be successfully treated.
Always around to help more or just to chat.
On the whole blood cancers like ALL, my type and many others are very treatable and people can go onto live long happy lives. Some of the treatments are strong and going through treatment can be hard work but it is all do-able.
Having cancer is seen as having a disability especially when it comes to work and having time off work for appointments and treatment.
Depending on how her physical wellbeing is affected there may also be government benefits that she may be able to claim. She should be assigned a Specialist Cancer Nurse - this is the person who can ensure that she is getting all the support she needs.
There are various support networks and organisations...... Macmillan being just one of many.
What hospital (City) is she being treated in....... I could look to see what support is available.
For good information do check out Leukaemia Care UK who produce very good information and run various support platforms including their Buddy Scheme where your cousin can be linked up with someone, they also have a Support Line on 08088 010 444
She may also want to see if there is a Maggie's Centre in her area as these folks are amazing.
