Leukemia in Children
Because Youre Family
With the right treatment, leukemia in children can be managed (put in remission) and even completely cured. At the 消消消消消消消娼瞳 Childrens Health Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, our pediatric leukemia experts help your family through it all.
We give your family the support services you need while providing pediatric leukemia treatment that offers your child the best outcomes. Our leukemia services not only help kids live longer they help them live better too.
Childhood Leukemia Care at 消消消消消消消娼瞳 Childrens: Why Choose Us
When you come to us, your childs hematologist/oncologist (specialist in cancer and blood disorders), nurses and other providers get to know you like family. Dozens of leukemia specialists from the Delaware Valley and Northeast and Central Florida also help manage your childs care. Its one of the largest teams of its kind in the nation. The result? Less treatment side effects, better quality of life and outstanding outcomes that are among the best in the United States.
You can also expect:
- Award-winning, passionate leukemia team. Our doctors include world and national leaders in pediatric leukemia treatment. Your child receives hands-on care from doctors who are regularly voted among Americas best. They are also among the nations go-to experts for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia (JMML). Learn more about the types of childhood leukemia.
- Fast diagnosis. We provide diagnoses within days for children who might have leukemia. We then explain your options and provide the support needed to make the best care decisions for your child.This includes a comprehensive genetic evaluation of both the leukemia and your child.
- Full range of pediatric leukemia treatments. Whatever your child needs, we have you covered. We offer CAR T-cell therapy, stem cell transplants, oncologic physical therapy,fertility preservation, psychology and nationally recognized childhood cancer survivorship programs.
- Help coordinating care. Pediatric leukemia treatment can be complex. Thats why were always thinking about how to make things easier for you. Experienced nurses hold your hand throughout the process. They teach you what to expect and arrange appointments, so you dont have to come in as often. These nurses have achieved Magnet status, which means you experience compassionate care and nursing excellence. Read more about our awards and recognition.
- Family environment. A primary nurse, social worker, psychology and Child Life therapist make up your childs care management team. Along with your childs hematologist/oncologist, theyre the familiar faces you can rely on. They treat you like family and provide stability and a home away from home for your child.
Our Childhood Leukemia Services
We offer complete care for children, no matter what type of leukemia:
So Kids Can Be Kids Even During Treatment
We provide a wide variety of support services to help your child and family, including mental health support, fun and games, school programs and financial help. Our supportive care begins on the very first day we meet, and continues beyond treatment.
We keep up with your child and familys changing needs and meet them at every stage. Read more about our childhood cancer resources and support services.
Hear From Our Patients
Sometimes the best support and peace of mind comes from families whove been there. Meet some of the inspiring kids weve been honored to treat. Read our patient stories.
Our Locations
Learn more about our 消消消消消消消娼瞳 locations:
Delaware Valley/Greater Philadelphia:
We offer complete care for leukemia in kids at 消消消消消消消娼瞳 Childrens Hospital, Delaware (Wilmington, Del.). 消消消消消消消娼瞳 Childrens Hospital, Delaware was for cancer by U.S. News & World Report. Outpatient and follow-up appointments are also available at select 消消消消消消消娼瞳 locations.
We collaborate with the NCI-designated at ChristianaCare (in Newark, Del.) and the at Thomas Jefferson University (in Philadelphia).
Make an appointment: (800) 416-4441
Central Florida
We offer complete pediatric leukemia care at 消消消消消消消娼瞳 Childrens Hospital, Florida (Orlando). Outpatient and follow-up appointments are also available at select 消消消消消消消娼瞳 specialty care locations.
The Infusion Center located at 消消消消消消消娼瞳 Childrens Hospital in Orlando offers private rooms for kids who need chemotherapy on an outpatient basis.
Make an appointment: (407) 650-7715
Northeast Florida
We offer complete care for leukemia in kids at 消消消消消消消娼瞳 Children's Health, Jacksonville. Outpatient and follow-up appointments are also available at select 消消消消消消消娼瞳 specialty care locations.
消消消消消消消娼瞳 pediatric specialists provide cancer care at our affiliate, Wolfson Childrens Hospital, named one of the best childrens hospitals in the country for cancer by U.S. News & World Report.
Make an appointment: (904) 697-3600