Leukemia Care - Mayo Clinic

Comprehensive Approach

We seek to understand what is important to you and your family. Your goals during and after treatment are at the center of your leukemia treatment planning and care. So not only can you have confidence that you’ve received the right diagnosis from top experts, but you’ll also have peace of mind in the care options and support offered, as well as the journey ahead.

Dedicated Care Coordination

A leukemia diagnosis comes with no shortage of decisions to navigate. We know it's important to reach an accurate diagnosis and begin treatment as soon as possible. That's why we go the extra mile to shorten your wait times and consolidate your appointment itinerary, ensuring we make the most of your time on campus.

Complete Travel Support

Your care is always our most important consideration. It’s why we offer custom patient travel services so the stress of distance and logistics doesn't stop you from receiving the care you deserve. Talk to us about any special requests or needs and our team will take care of the rest.

Expert Care

Bringing together the world’s top medical specialists, all working together, all in one place, means you receive an unrivaled level of care for your leukemia and any other needs that arise.

Advanced Treatments

Mayo Clinic offers both tried-and-true, proven treatments such as personalized chemotherapy and radiation care plans, as well as the newest therapies such as targeted drugs, bispecific antibodies and cellular therapy options, such as CAR-T cell therapy. Clinical trials also offer you access to the most promising treatments and additional support not available elsewhere.

Highly Accessible

In addition to offering a wide range of services we accept most insurance plans, so the greatest number of people possible can receive the care they deserve.

Simplified Scheduling

Our streamlined appointment scheduling means you can get the most thorough, accurate cancer diagnosis possible, often in just days. The process is efficient and easy, getting you in to see us sooner.

Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Acute myeloid leukemia (AML), also called acute myelogenous leukemia, is a cancer of the blood and bone marrow. Bone marrow is the soft matter inside bones where blood cells are made. AML is the most common type of acute leukemia in adults. Although AML can be diagnosed at any age, it is less common before age 45.

A condition between monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS) and active multiple myeloma.

Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

Unlike other types of cancer, there are no numerical stages used to indicate the spread and severity of acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL). Your doctor will use information gathered from the right tests and procedures to determine your prognosis and decide on the best treatment options. These tests include blood tests, bone marrow tests, imaging tests or spinal fluid tests.

From those results, the seriousness of your condition will be determined by:

The type of lymphocytes involved — B cells or T cells
The specific genetic changes present in your leukemia cells
Your age
Your overall health
Results from lab tests, such as the number of white blood cells detected in a blood sample

Myelodysplastic Syndrome

Myelodysplastic syndrome, also called myelodysplastic neoplasms, are a group of disorders caused by malfunctioning bone marrow resulting in blood cells that are poorly formed or don't work properly. In a healthy person, bone marrow makes new, immature blood cells that mature over time. Myelodysplastic syndrome occurs when something disrupts this process so the production and maturation of blood cells is impaired.

Most myelodysplastic syndrome have no known cause. Others are caused by exposure to cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy and radiation, or to toxic chemicals, such as benzene.

Common measures to manage myelodysplastic syndrome include blood transfusions and medications to boost blood cell production. In certain situations, a bone marrow transplant, also known as a stem cell transplant, may be recommended to replace your bone marrow with healthy bone marrow from a donor.

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How does the Mayo Clinic appointment process work?

When requesting an appointment online or by phone, your Mayo Clinic appointment coordinators provide you with a team dedicated to your medical needs. You will be provided with a full itinerary of your entire appointment experience.

What can I expect after I get an appointment itinerary?

A thorough examination is the first step during your visit to Mayo Clinic. Your coordinating provider will start by reviewing your medical history, and then order any necessary tests or additional consultations. You’ll then be given an easy-to-understand appointment itinerary. After testing is complete, your provider will review the results with you and make final recommendations. Once you’ve received your appointment itinerary, you may need to prepare to travel for your care. Mayo Clinic offers several resources to assist you in traveling for your appointment, including Patient Travel Services, packing checklists, hotels, campus maps and more.

Does Mayo Clinic accept my insurance?

Mayo Clinic is in network with most health insurance providers. We also can walk you through the process of obtaining approval from your insurance.

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Comprehensive Approach

Dedicated Care Coordination

Complete Travel Support

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Expert Care

Advanced Treatments

Highly Accessible

Simplified Scheduling

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