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Leukemia Program

<p>Leukemia Program</p>

One of the largest and most comprehensive pediatric leukemia treatment clinics in the country

As one of the largest and most comprehensive pediatric leukemia treatment clinics in the country, we provide diagnosis, evaluation and ongoing management to over 500 pediatric patients with suspected or diagnosed acute lymphoblastic leukemia, acute myeloid leukemia and chronic leukemias each year. The Leukemia Program offers individualized therapies for every type and phase of leukemia seen in infants, children, adolescents and young adults. Leukemia treatment is delivered by a highly competent, experienced and diverse staff of doctors and cancer researchers.

Treatment and Evaluation


Treatment options include chemotherapy, Phase 1 investigational therapies, radiation therapy (both conventional and proton), bone marrow transplantation and immunotherapy. Each patient receives individualized treatment according to his or her diagnosis. In addition, we have dedicated and state-of-the-art hematology, cytogenetics, flow cytometry and molecular pathology laboratories which conduct comprehensive testing and provide timely and accurate patient results.

Clinical Trials and Novel Therapies


The Leukemia Program conducts numerous clinical trials for children with newly diagnosed leukemias, and for children with recurrent and resistant disease. All patients are considered for eligibility to participate in clinical trials, which are the standard of care for our patients. The program is unique in its concentration of nationally and internationally recognized leaders in the areas of new drug development, cell and gene therapy and design and conduct of both local and national clinical trials through the Children’s Oncology Group (COG). Texas Children’s Cancer Center is a member of the COG Phase I Consortium, a small and select group of institutions that administer Phase I clinical trials of drugs in early development.

Learn more about our clinical trials and novel therapies

Learn more about our Immunotherapy Program

Ranked #6 in Cancer

Proud to be ranked one of the best children’s cancer centers in the country by U.S. News & World Report for seven consecutive years.

Patient Resources Help every step of the way

We’re dedicated to supporting you and your family throughout your journey, providing a variety of educational resources to inform and empower you along the way.