Learn About Leukemia
Find educational information about Leukemia, a type of cancer consisting of certain white blood cells made in the bone marrow that grow out of control and spread throughout the blood stream.
Leukemia
Leukemia is cancer of the blood cells, usually the white blood cells. Leukemic cells look different than normal cells and do not function properly.
Featured Treatment Areas
Bone Marrow Transplant Program
Our Bone Marrow Transplant program is committed to developing leading-edge strategies for autologous and allogeneic bone marrow and peripheral blood stem cell transplantation.
Hematologic Program
The Hematologic Program in the Department of Radiation Oncology specializes in treating lymphoma, myeloma, leukemia and other blood disorders with advanced radiation therapies.
Leukemia Treatment Program
The Center for Leukemia at the Mass General Cancer Center provides treatments and clinical trials for all types of acute and chronic leukemia and related blood disorders.
Pediatric Leukemia Clinic
Our leukemia program has state-of-the-art diagnosis and care, as well as access to clinical trials. Our physicians work in consultation with leading hematopathologists and other specialists to provide compassionate and personalized care.
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Patient Gateway
The Patient Gateway provides secure online access to your health information whenever you need it. Check upcoming appointments, communicate with your doctor’s office, review medications and pay medical bills—all seamlessly online 24/7.