Overview
At Seattle Cancer Care Alliance patients diagnosed with leukemia 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 leukemia 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 big difference in your outcome.Our Doctors
Our doctors are members of Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and UW Medicine and are committed to providing the best possible care for leukemia patients who come to SCCA for treatment.Leukemia Facts
Find out more how leukemia develops and what it symptoms are.Treatment Options
Learn about treatment options for the four major sub-types of leukemia, acute myelogenous leukemia (AML), acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL), chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) and chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).What to Expect
A leukemia diagnosis can be overwhelming. 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 an option that many leukemia patients choose when they come to SCCA for treatment. Find out why.Patient Support
Because treatment for leukemia isn't 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 leukemia at SCCA.Resources
The more you know about your disease, the more empowered you'll feel. This list of reputable sources about Leukemia 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.
Patient Guide to Clinical Studies
Find out more about clinical studies, what they are, and how to participate in them.