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Leukemia and Lymphoma Program

Leukemia and lymphomas are some of the most common cancers that affect children, adolescents and young adults. They are highly diverse and require an individualized approach to diagnosis and therapy. In collaboration with the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, we offer access to new and leading-edge treatment and clinical trials. Our team of experts will follow your child throughout their cancer journey.

Conditions We Treat

We treat all conditions related to leukemia and lymphoma, including:

Meet Your Care Team

Debra L. Friedman

Debra L. FriedmanMD, MS

    Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, General Hematology and Oncology, Leukemia and Lymphoma, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Solid Organ Malignancies
Scott C. Borinstein

Scott C. BorinsteinMD, PhD

    Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, General Hematology and Oncology, Leukemia and Lymphoma, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Sarcoma, Solid Organ Malignancies
James A. Connelly

James A. ConnellyMD, BS

    Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, Pediatric Genetics, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Pediatric Immunodeficiency, Pediatric Metabolic Disorders, Sickle Cell Disease, Stem Cell Transplant
Adam J. Esbenshade

Adam J. EsbenshadeMD, MSCI

    Brain and Spinal Cord Tumors, Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, General Hematology and Oncology, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Richard H. Ho

Richard H. HoMD, MSCI

    Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Stem Cell Transplant
Carrie L. Kitko

Carrie L. KitkoMD

    Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Stem Cell Transplant

Why Choose Care at Monroe Carell for Leukemia and Lymphoma

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    Specialty care

    As part of the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, a Comprehensive Cancer Center designated by the National Cancer Institute, we have internationally recognized leaders in leukemia and lymphoma clinical care and research.

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    Access to clinical trials

    With our unique team approach, we have expertise treating children, adolescents and young adults with many clinical trial options.

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    Leading-edge treatments

    In addition to chemotherapy, we are able to offer a new and exciting therapy for hard to treat or recurrent leukemia. CAR T cell therapy takes your child’s own immune cells and reprograms them to kill the leukemia. Together with the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, we are only one of a small number of institutions in the country in the nation to offer CAR T cell therapy for recurrent leukemia and lymphoma in children, adolescents and young adults, as well as chemotherapy, immunotherapy and stem cell transplant.

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    Collaborative care

    A team of pediatric oncologists, surgeons, radiation oncologists, other medical specialists, geneticists, nurses, social workers, psychologists, physical therapists, teachers and nutritionists work together to provide fully coordinated medical and supportive care.

Tests, Treatments and Services

We offer a full range of tests, treatments and services, including:

Location

2200 Children's Way, 6th Floor
Nashville, TN 37232
Today's hours:8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.