Our Services
The Center for Leukemia integrates the best in clinical care, research and support services to provide comprehensive, compassionate care for patients diagnosed with acute or chronic leukemia. We provide treatment for all types and stages of leukemia and related disorders including Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, Acute Myelogeneous Leukemia, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia, Hairy Cell Leukemia, Lymphoblastic Lymphoma, Myelodysplasia, Myelofibrosis.

In most cases, patients are seen within 24 hours of contacting the program and undergo a complete evaluation so that treatment can begin as quickly as possible. Because of the varieties and complexities of leukemia, treatment must be carefully tailored for each patient by providing:

• A multi-disciplinary team works together to create individualized treatment programs that provide optimal care for the best possible outcome.
• Second Opinions
• From outstanding conventional treatments to the latest in investigational drug therapies and bone marrow transplantation, our patients have access to a variety of treatment options, including some that are not readily available elsewhere.
• To speak to a physician after hours, please call:
  617-724-5700 beeper # 31343 to speak with a physician.

Advanced Treatments

• Hematopathology consultations from leading specialists in the field, encompassing the latest diagnostic tests, cytogenetics, molecular diagnostics and flow cyometry
• Access to the Bone Marrow Transplant Program and to innovative and novel therapies such as umbilical cord blood transplantation.
• Treatment of AIDS related malignancies
• Clinical trials using the most novel medicines and treatment strategies available
• State-of-the art transfusion and blood product support
• Affiliation with the Center for Regenerative Medicine and Technology to increase understanding of the leukemias at the stem cell level
  

Support & Coping
Treatment for leukemia often involves temporary and sometimes permanent changes that affect a patient’s life and place stress on the entire family.

We are dedicated to addressing the physical, psychological and spiritual needs of all of our patients and their families by providing access to a wide range of free educational and support services.

To find information on support groups, education workshops, and wellness services offered this month, please view the HOPES calendar.