Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) is also known as acute lymphoblastic leukemia. It’s a type of cancer that causes the body to make too many white blood cells called lymphocytes, which unlike regular white blood cells, cannot fight infection very well. When these cells build up in the blood and bone marrow, there is less room for healthy blood cells. This can cause infections, anemia, easy bleeding and other complications. Bradley Goldberg, MD, attending physician of benign and malignant hematolo

Meet Nolan! He is eight years old and fighting B Cell ALL leukemia. He was diagnosed in July and because he also has Trisomy 21, his treatment plan is longer and harder. More chemotherapy. More hospital stays. More side effects. Since his diagnosis he has only been home for about thirty days total. Even with all of that, his personality never slows down. He runs the halls. He hands out hugs to every nurse he sees. On the day Emma visited, he was exactly who his mom described. Fun. Energetic. Rea

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On Wednesday, Frankie LaSasso, completed his final chemotherapy treatment for Acute T-Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Frankie rang the bell to signify this accomplishment in the best way possible. ❤️🔔 | Philadelphia Phillies