Leukemia in children is treated at the Schneider Children’s Oncology and Hematology Center, which is the largest and most modern in Israel. Doctors use effective and safe methods of treatment, which depend on the stage and type of oncological process. Among the most relevant methods are:
Chemotherapy. The Schneider Clinic uses the latest generation of cytostatics, which are aimed at destroying cancer cells or stopping their growth. To do this, use injections, tablets or droppers.
A bone marrow or stem cell transplant is a treatment in which healthy bone marrow or stem cells are transferred into a child’s body to restore the child’s ability to produce blood. The procedure may be needed after high-dose chemotherapy or radiotherapy.
Targeted Therapy – Treatment targets specific molecules or genes that are responsible for the development and growth of cancer cells. Targeted therapy may be effective for some types of childhood leukemia, such as chronic myeloid leukemia.
Immunotherapy is a treatment that stimulates a child’s immune system to help it fight cancer cells. This technique is effective in acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
The chances of recovery in children with leukemia depend on many factors, such as the type and stage of the disease, the age and general condition of the child. Early treatment is of particular importance.
Overall, the prognosis for children with leukemia has improved over the past decades thanks to advances in diagnosis and therapy by Shneider’s specialists. For example, children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia have a 90% chance of recovery.