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Leukemia is cancer of the blood cells. It starts in the bone marrow, the soft tissue inside most bones. Bone marrow is where blood cells are made. When you have leukemia, the bone marrow starts to make a lot of abnormal white blood cells, called leukemia cells. They don't do the work of normal white blood cells. They grow faster than normal cells, and they don't stop growing when they should.
St. Luke's Blood Cancer Center at St. Luke's Cancer Institute
We're proud to offer the leading local expertise for treating leukemia, easing symptoms and side effects, and strengthening you physically, mentally, and emotionally.
Learn more at full Leukemia Health Topic page
Highlights & Resources
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The Patient Journey - St. Luke's Cancer Institute
As a cancer patient, it’s important to understand what to expect from your journey, and from the people who will be by your side every step of the way.Read More -
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Idaho’s first allogeneic stem cell transplant patient celebrates milestone at St. Luke’s
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Teen Leukemia Patient at St. Luke’s Boise Gets Surprise Phone Call from Joe Biden
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Swab Your Cheek events give bone-marrow donor registry a boost
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Procedures & Treatments
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We offer autologous transplants (using your own stem cells) and allogeneic transplants (using cells from a matched donor).
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TLC – Starting Chemotherapy at St. Luke's Cancer Institute
Health Management Classesprice tag iconFree, Registration RequiredLearn what to expect as you begin your chemotherapy and/or radiation treatment.
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