Leukemia and Lymphoma: Treating Newly Diagnosed and Relapsed Patients
Internationally Recognized Physicians and Research
The physicians and researchers in the Leukemia and Lymphoma Program in the Cancer Center at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center are nationally recognized for leading edge clinical care and research in leukemia and lymphoma.
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Program offers a full spectrum of technologically advanced medical, surgical and diagnostic services for children and young adults.
Clinical Trials
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Program offers clinical trials of:
- New anticancer drugs
- Targeted immune therapies
- Innovative approaches with blood and marrow transplantation
Only Ohio Site for Pediatric Phase I Anticancer Drug Studies
Cincinnati Children's is a select national site for clinical trials of pediatric phase I anticancer drugs as part of the National Cancer Institute's Phase I Consortium.
One of the Largest Pediatric Blood Stem Cell / Marrow Transplantation Program in the US
Our physicians and researchers are leading the development of innovative new treatment regimens for leukemia and lymphomas. In addition, we are one of the world's largest pediatric blood stem cell / marrow transplantation programs in the country, and we specialize in complex stem cell transplants from unrelated donors.
Comprehensive Multidisciplinary Team Approach - Total Patient and Family Care
The physicians and researchers of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Program in the Cancer Center at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center are internationally recognized for leading-edge clinical care and research in leukemia and lymphoma.
At our Cancer Center, children with leukemia and lymphoma are cared for by a multidisciplinary team led by oncologists and stem cell transplant specialists with focused clinical expertise. Collectively, experts from numerous areas of specialty offer children and their families optimal care in a cohesive team approach.
Our program's physicians and researchers feature specialists with experience in the care of children with leukemia and lymphoma, including:
- Oncology
- Blood / Marrow Transplantation
- Radiation Oncology
- Therapeutic Nuclear Medicine
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Endocrinology and Fertility
- Neuro-psychology
- Hematopathology
- Pediatric Oncology Anesthesia / Pain Management and Palliative Care
A Culture of Caring
Teamwork to provide comprehensive patient care is coordinated through the guidance of specialty nurse coordinators and other team members sophisticated in:
- Social and family support
- Nutrition
- Play therapy
- Music therapy
- School re-entry
- Coordination with referring pediatricians and family doctors
