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Guidelines for sites linking to mayoclinic.orgMayo cancer specialists treat all types of leukemia, a malignant blood disorder that develops in bone marrow, blood and other tissues. Experienced hematologists work with each patient to implement the most effective treatment. In Mayo's efficient system, patients can see multiple specialists and receive testing and treatment in days, not months. Patients have access to all standard therapies for these diseases, and some patients may qualify for clinical trials of experimental treatments through the Mayo Clinic Cancer Center. Mayo Clinic is designated by the National Cancer Institute as a comprehensive cancer center.
All three Mayo Clinic locations treat adults who have leukemia. Children with this condition are treated at Mayo Clinic in Minnesota.
A patient with suspected acute leukemia requires a careful interview and physical examination by a physician. General tests can determine whether the leukemia affects internal organs. Blood tests and a bone marrow biopsy are also necessary.
Treatment options at Mayo Clinic depend on the form of leukemia. Read more about leukemia treatment.
Leukemia is cancer of the body's blood-forming tissues, including the bone marrow and lymph system. Leukemia is not one disease, but four main types and many subtypes.
Read more about leukemia at www.MayoClinic.com.
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