Leukemia

Treatment of Children

Mayo Clinic in Minnesota offers accurate diagnosis and first-rate care and treatment in a child-friendly environment for children who have leukemia. Doctors in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology and the Mayo Clinic Transplant Center, who are national authorities on leukemia, work together to develop comprehensive treatment plans for these children. In Mayo's efficient system, your child can see multiple specialists and receive testing and treatment in days, not months.

Pediatric patients who require hospitalization receive high-quality care at Mayo Eugenio Litta Children's Hospital.

Treatment options

Treatments vary according to the type of leukemia. The most common treatment is chemotherapy, often followed by radiation. Other therapies include stem cell or bone marrow transplantation. When a stem cell transplantation is recommended, the ideal donor is a matched family member. Stem cells from a matched unrelated donor, cord blood or a half-matched parent also can be used.

Mayo has been approved to perform bone marrow and cord blood (stem cell) transplants for leukemia and other conditions. These transplants are conducted in the pediatric transplant unit at Mayo Eugenio Litta Children's Hospital.

Read more about acute lymphocytic leukemia and other types of leukemia at MayoClinic.com.