Overview
At Seattle Cancer Care Alliance patients diagnosed with acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) receive state-of-the-art care from a team of specialists who focus almost exclusively on treating this disease. SCCA was formed, in part, to bring promising new treatments to patients faster. For the AML patient, this means more treatment options than might be found elsewhere, including participation in one or more of the 50 ongoing leukemia clinical research studies conducted at SCCA and its parent organizations, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and UW Medicine.
If your condition requires a bone marrow transplant, you should know that the Fred Hutchinson Transplant program at SCCA was ranked first in outcomes in a four-year study by the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) that measured one-year survival rates of patients among 122 transplant centers in the United States. The Hutchinson Center pioneered the use of bone marrow transplants as a treatment for blood diseases over 40 years ago. Since then thousands of patients with leukemia have come from around the world to receive bone marrow transplants at SCCA. Bone marrow transplants have transformed leukemia and related cancers, once thought incurable, into highly treatable diseases with survival rates as high as 80 percent.
Newly Diagnosed
Where you're treated first can make a difference in your outcome.AML Facts
AML is an aggressive form of blood cancer that typically affects older people, although some 25 to 30 percent of the 13,000 cases diagnosed in 2008 were below the age of 50.Treatment Options
Learn about the several treatment options for patients diagnosed with AML.Our Doctors
Our doctors are members of Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and faculty from UW Medicine who work as a team to care for people diagnosed with AML.What to Expect
Receiving a diagnosis for AML leads to many questions. 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
Participation in a clinical study is one reason why many AML patients come to SCCA for treatment. Find out why.Support & Housing
Read through all the supportive services we have at SCCA and where you can find housing if you need it for longer stays.Patient Stories
Read about amazing people who have gone through treatment for cancer at Seattle Cancer Care Alliance.Web Resources
The more you know about your disease, the more empowered you'll feel. This list of reputable sources about AML makes gathering information a little easier.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.AML Glossary
Quick reference for terms and words you may not know that are associated with AML.
Patient Guide to Clinical Studies
Find out more about clinical studies, what they are, and how to participate in them.