Overview
At Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, patients diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) 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 CLL 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.
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Facts
CLL is the most prevalent form of leukemia and accounts for about one third of all leukemias in the United States.Treatment Options
Learn about the several treatment options for patients diagnosed with CLL.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 CLL.What to Expect
Receiving a diagnosis for CLL 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
As a world-class treatment center, SCCA provides 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 CLL.Patient Support & Housing
Because treatment for CLL isn't always easy, special support for patients is essential. SCCA has 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.Web Resources
The more you know about your disease, the more empowered you'll feel. This list of reputable sources about CLL makes gathering information easy.
Patient Guide to Clinical Studies
Find out more about clinical studies, what they are, and how to participate in them.