Acute Myelogenous Leukemia
The UAB O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center brings the expertise of an interdisciplinary team to every patient we treat. And we treat every type of cancer, including acute myelogenous leukemia. That means your treatment plan is personalized for you and coordinated by our team of cancer doctors experts that specialize in leukemia. Here, you will benefit from the latest surgical techniques and radiation oncology treatments; access to clinical trials working to discover new, safe, and effective treatments; and targeted therapies backed by our precision medicine program. Find comfort and confidence in knowing your cancer care is comprehensive and cutting-edge.
Your Team of Leukemia Experts
The UAB O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center team believes that there’s a lot more to fighting cancer than just getting rid of cancer cells through treatment. We believe that comprehensive, holistic cancer care includes other aspects of your life that may have an impact on your overall well-being. After all, cancer changes everything. At UAB, you have a personalized team to support you.
The O’Neal Difference
CAR T-Cell Therapy
One of a select number of centers in the country offering this immunotherapy
Blood And Marrow Transplantation and Cell Therapy Program
Includes an FDA-approved Cell Therapy Laboratory and a facility for stem cell storage, collection, and culture
Clinical Trials
Together, finding new ways to improve cancer care and survival
Cancer Navigators
Specialists help guide you through all aspects of your cancer journey.
Supportive Care and Survivorship Programs
We help you through every stage of your treatment, caring for all aspects of your physical, emotional, and spiritual health.
Need an Appointment?
Find a Clinical Trial
Search for clinical trials and talk to your doctor about participating
Patient Resources
- Patient & Family Resource Guide
- Plan Your Visit
- Financial Assistance
- Leukemia Education: Medline Plus
- General Blood Cancer Support Group
- Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Patient and Family Support Group
Programs & Services
Conditions Treated
Treatments & Procedures
UAB Nurses Make Hard Situation a Joyful One for Patient and Partner
Brenda Peoples, a patient undergoing acute leukemia care in UAB’s Hematology/Oncology unit, experienced just how far her nurses were willing to go to bring her and her boyfriend a special moment of happiness.
