Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL)

Overview

The medical team at Seattle Children's, a parent organization of Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, has a long history of successfully caring for children and teens who have leukemia. Renowned specialists from Children's and SCCA work together to improve your child's quality of life and conquer acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL).


Standard therapy for ALL is provided at Seattle Children's. If your child's health-care team determines that the best course of action is a bone-marrow transplant, your child will receive this treatment through Seattle Cancer Care Alliance.

 

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Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center pioneered the use of bone-marrow transplantation as a life-saving treatment for leukemia over 40 years ago. The Hutchinson Transplant Program at SCCA was ranked first in outcomes in a four-year study conducted by the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) that measured one-year survival rates of patients among 119 transplant centers in the United States.1


Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL) Facts

Learn about the risk factors and symptoms of Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL), how it is diagnosed, and how its stages are determined.

Treatment Options

Regardless of the stage of your illness, the unsurpassed expertise of our physicians makes SCCA the ideal treatment center for Acute Lymphocyte Leukemia (ALL).

Our Expertise

SCCA is a comprehensive treatment center that provides the latest therapies with compassionate support. Our renowned specialists from Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, UW Medicine, and Seattle Children's are working together to improve quality of life and conquer Acute Lymphocyte Leukemia (ALL).

Talking With Your Child or Teen About Cancer

Serious illness, like cancer and all the emotions that come with it, can leave even the most skilled parents searching for words. Seattle Children's social worker Fred Wilkinson and child life specialist Katy Tenhulzen offer suggestions.

Questions to Ask Your Child's Doctor

From the time your child begins receiving care through Seattle Children's and Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, you can expect the health-care team to talk you through each step of the way.

What to Expect

Receiving a diagnosis for Acute Lymphocyte Leukemia (ALL) leads to many questions. Seattle Children's and SCCA physicians and staff provide compassionate care and support during your course of treatment so you will always know what to expect.

Participate in a Study

As a world-class treatment center, Seattle Children's and SCCA provide patients with the best and most current therapies available. Clinical studies bring promising new treatments to patients faster. And participating in a study gives patients at least the best, current treatment, as well as the satisfaction that they are helping others with Acute Lymphocyte Leukemia (ALL).

Patient Support

Because treatment for Acute Lymphocyte Leukemia (ALL) isn't easy, special support for patients is essential. Seattle Children's and SCCA have several programs, classes, and services to assist patients and their families.

Patient Stories

Read about amazing people who have gone through treatment for cancer at Seattle Cancer Care Alliance.

Resources

The more you know about your disease, the more empowered you'll feel. This list of reputable sources about Acute Lymphocyte Leukemia (ALL) makes gathering information easy.

News

Cancer treatment is always improving as researchers learn more about its causes and means to prevent it. Read the latest news about research findings and medical breakthroughs here.

Teen Zone

Information for teenagers with cancer, because the needs of teens are different than those of younger children or even adults.


Bone Marrow Transplant
Find out why SCCA is the best place for bone marrow transplantation.
Children and Clinical Studies

Learn why half of all American children with cancer take part in a study.


Map & Directions
Driving directions to SCCA on South Lake Union.