Leukemia in Children
Because You鈥檙e Family
With the right treatment, leukemia in children can be managed (put in 鈥渞emission鈥) and even completely cured. At the Nemours Children鈥檚 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 鈥 they help them live better too.
Childhood Leukemia Care at Nemours Children鈥檚: Why Choose Us
When you come to us, your child鈥檚 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 child鈥檚 care. It鈥檚 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 America鈥檚 best. They are also among the nation鈥檚 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.聽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,聽fertility preservation, psychology and nationally recognized childhood cancer survivorship programs.
- Help coordinating care. Pediatric leukemia treatment can be complex. That鈥檚 why we鈥檙e 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 don鈥檛 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 child鈥檚 care management team. Along with your child鈥檚 hematologist/oncologist, they鈥檙e 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 鈥 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 family鈥檚 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 who鈥檝e been there. Meet some of the inspiring kids we鈥檝e been honored to treat. Read our patient stories.
Our Locations
Learn more about our Nemours locations:
Delaware Valley/Greater Philadelphia:
We offer complete care for leukemia in kids at Nemours Children鈥檚 Hospital, Delaware (Wilmington, Del.). Nemours Children鈥檚 Hospital, Delaware was for cancer by U.S. News & World Report. Outpatient and follow-up appointments are also available at select Nemours 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 Nemours Children鈥檚 Hospital, Florida (Orlando). Outpatient and follow-up appointments are also available at select Nemours specialty care locations.
The Infusion Center located at Nemours Children鈥檚 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 波色单双, Jacksonville. Outpatient and follow-up appointments are also available at select Nemours specialty care locations.
Nemours pediatric specialists provide cancer care at our affiliate, Wolfson Children鈥檚 Hospital, named one of the best children鈥檚 hospitals in the country for cancer by U.S. News & World Report.
Make an appointment: (904) 697-3600