The best treatment for leukemia depends on several factors. A hematologist can help you determine the best options for you based on:
- Age
- General health
- Type of leukemia
- Whether the cancer has spread into your blood or other parts of your body
Leukemia treatment: the Penn Medicine advantage
If you choose the Penn Medicine Blood Cancer Program for your leukemia treatment, you’ll find:
- Innovative treatment options: Our options include immunotherapy, CAR T cell therapy, and bloodless transplantation.
- Specialized expertise: Leukemia treatment has changed significantly in the past few years. New treatments are now available for very specific subsets of patients. Our physicians have special training and experience exclusively in leukemia and all the subtypes. Our leukemia team is best positioned to choose the appropriate therapy for you.
- Help for even the most complex cases: Because we offer the most advanced treatment options, we can help the most complex cancers. Even if treatment elsewhere has not been successful, we might have options for you.
- A history of leadership in leukemia treatment: Penn is a longstanding international leader in the treatment of hematological malignancies. We helped develop many of the current treatments and teach others around the world about effective treatment.
Rated “exceptional” by The National Cancer Institute
Penn Medicine’s Abramson Cancer Center is a world leader in cancer research, patient care, and education. Our status as a national leader in cancer care is reflected in our continuous designation as a Comprehensive Cancer Center by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) since 1973, one of 7 such centers in the United States. The ACC is also a member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, one of a select few cancer centers in the U.S., that are working to promote equitable access to high-quality, advanced cancer care.