Leukemia

Cancers of the blood itself — where hematology expertise matters most.

Leukemia is cancer of the blood-forming cells, and it spans very different diseases: chronic leukemias that may be monitored or controlled with daily pills for years, and acute leukemias that are medical emergencies requiring immediate care. As board-certified hematologists as well as oncologists, our physicians diagnose and manage these conditions — and know precisely when a case needs hospital-based or transplant-center care.

How we approach it

Hematologists, not just oncologists

Every physician here is board certified in hematology — blood cancers are squarely our specialty

Right level of care

Chronic leukemias managed here long-term; acute cases stabilized and connected to hospital care without delay

Modern targeted therapy

Many leukemias are now treated with targeted oral medications — often monitored with simple blood work

What the workup looks like

Confirming the type

Blood work, and sometimes a bone marrow evaluation, identify the exact leukemia — because each type has its own playbook.

Risk and urgency

Some leukemias need treatment today; others only need watching. We establish which, and explain why.

Long-term partnership

Most chronic leukemia care is a years-long relationship — regular monitoring, dose adjustments, and a team that knows your history.

Common questions

My blood counts are abnormal — is it leukemia?

Usually not. Abnormal counts have many causes, most benign. A hematologist’s evaluation determines what’s actually going on — and we prioritize getting you seen quickly.

Is leukemia treatable?

Many forms are highly treatable, and several chronic leukemias can be controlled for many years with oral medication. Outcomes depend on the specific type — which is why precise diagnosis comes first.

Will I need a bone marrow biopsy?

We’ll discuss the role of a bone marrow biopsy and how it’s best performed in your case, since the information it provides shapes everything that follows.

Will I need a transplant?

When transplant is the right path, we coordinate directly with transplant centers and stay involved in your care throughout.

This page is general information, not medical advice for your specific situation. Every cancer — and every patient — is different. Bring your questions to your care team.