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Pediatric Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)

What You Need to Know

Leukemia is cancer caused by abnormal white blood cells.

Key Symptoms

Some common symptoms include: Unexplained fever and headaches, enlarged lymph nodes in the neck, arm pits or groin, and easy bruising and bleeding.

Diagnosis

To confirm a diagnosis of acute lymphoblastic leukemia, your child's healthcare provider may perform tests including a complete medical evaluation, blood tests, needle aspiration or biopsy.

Treatment

Treatments that we recommend at Children’s National include: Chemotherapy and stem cell transplantation.

Appointments

Our team is standing by to schedule your child’s appointment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is aymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)?

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Providers Who Treat Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)

PATIENT STORY

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Departments that Treat Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)

Cellular Therapy Program

Only a handful of programs worldwide offer cellular therapy. Many things make the Children's National Cellular Therapy Program special.

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Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders

Our cancer and blood disorders team delivers comprehensive care, including novel treatments that are not yet widely available.

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Leukemia and Lymphoma Program

We deliver comprehensive care for all blood cancers including chemotherapy, bone marrow transplant and experimental therapeutics.

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