Children's of Minnesota is a founding member of the cooperative research group, Therapeutic Advances in Childhood Leukemia (TACL), which focuses on developing new treatments for children with a diagnosis of leukemia that recurs after the initial treatment is complete.
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is a cancer that involves the white blood cells of the bone marrow. The condition develops in the bone marrow where blood cells are produced. The bone marrow produces three kinds of blood cells: red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets. The malignant cell in ALL is a lymphocyte, which is a type of white blood cell.
The leukemia and lymphoma program at Children's is the largest in Minnesota and one of the largest in the Upper Midwest. We diagnose and treat children with all types of leukemia and lymphoma, including:
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If your child is diagnosed with cancer or a blood disorder, we understand it's not easy news to hear, but know that Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota will be with you and your child along every step of the way. We believe that by providing the best journey for the patient and family, it will lead to the best outcomes. You'll receive first-rate, compassionate care from the moment we meet.
The cancer and blood disorders team at Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota has the training, knowledge and technology to treat a wide range of conditions. Nearly 900 children are admitted annually as inpatients to the Jim and Colleen Ryan Pediatric Cancer and Blood Disorders Center at Children's – Minneapolis, making us the largest program in the Upper Midwest. And while we're known as a leader and innovator in the field of pediatric cancer and blood disorder treatment, we never forget that each patient is someone's child. Compassion always factors into our approach. We are on the journey with you, because we believe that better journeys lead to better outcomes.
It can be frightening to hear that a child has cancer or a blood disorder. At Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota, we're experts in treating the disease and supporting the patient and family. In addition to offering advanced, individualized care for newly diagnosed children, teens and young adults with cancers and blood disorders, we also provide innovative treatment for rare, relapsed and recurrent cancers.
Brooklyn loves working on art projects with the child life team and sharing her stories with her "team."
Ike Yarmon's diagnosis has been life-changing for his family and shown them the “true meaning of living,” his mother said.
Maddie Travers wants to be a doctor when she grows up due to her firsthand experience in hospitals and “never give up” attitude.