At Memorial Sloan-Kettering, we bring the most advanced and comprehensive proven cancer care to each patient.
We do this by bringing together experts in highly specialized areas of cancer care to work as a team. This approach gives each patient the benefit of expertise that is unequaled in depth of experience and skill in treating each type of leukemia and every aspect of the disease.
Multidisciplinary Approach
Our way of caring for patients is among the reasons why the leukemia team at Memorial Sloan-Kettering is one of the best in the world. A team of experts representing many different disciplines meets weekly to discuss patients and their treatment plans.
The team includes:
- Hematologic Oncologists
- Medical Oncologists
- Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplant Specialists
- Radiologists
- Pathologists
- Infectious Disease Specialists
These medical experts evaluate the patient based on their specific area of expertise, so the treatment plan reflects a sub-specialized yet comprehensive approach.
New Treatment Advances
Because each physician is also an investigator in his or her field, they are very familiar with the latest discoveries and research studies related to the care of leukemia patients. They may suggest that a patient be offered the opportunity to participate in a clinical trial if they feel there is a good chance for an improved outcome. Our approach to care includes a team-wide discussion of new advances and studies that may be appropriate for certain of our patients.
