Focused on Your Child
At UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals, our team specializes in care for all types of leukemia, including acute lymphoblastic leukemia and acute myelogenous leukemia. Whether your child is newly diagnosed or experiencing recurrent leukemia, we offer a full suite of therapy options, including innovative treatments you won’t find in other hospitals. As leading experts in treating rare cancers, we also treat more patients with juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia than any other medical center in the country.
A Team by Your Side
Managing a cancer diagnosis can be challenging, emotionally and logistically. Our teams work to make the process as seamless as possible so you can focus on what matters most – your child.
- Easy access to care. With multiple locations, your child can get the treatments they need close to home.
- Help navigating payment and scheduling. Your patient navigator will help you schedule appointments for treatments and follow-up visits. They can also connect you with assistance handling insurance coverage. We accept most public and private insurance plans.
- Personalized care. Every child is one-of-a-kind– so is every care plan, from diagnosis to treatment to ongoing monitoring.
- Second opinions. Our specialists can give you reassurance as you make decisions about your child’s care.
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Specialists for Every Aspect of Your Child’s Health
Infants and children with leukemia receive personalized care from a team of specialists at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals, including:
- Medical oncologists who use special medication (chemotherapy, immunotherapy or targeted therapy) to get rid of cancer cells throughout the body
- Nurses who provide many services, including preparing your child for treatment and coordinating care with other providers
- Psychologists who focus on your child’s and family’s mental health throughout treatment
- Social workers who can answer questions about insurance, lodging, support programs and more
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Three Convenient Locations
Your child can conveniently access advanced leukemia care at the following UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals locations: