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Acute Leukemia Services

Acute leukemia is a rapidly progressive cancer of the white blood cells. There are 2 main types, each named after the type of cell that is affected:

  • Acute myeloid leukemia (AML)
  • Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)

Patients with acute leukemia receive care from specialized providers. The care path can be long and complex, and may include stem cell transplant. The need for acute leukemia care is expected to grow in the years to come.

Our Role

We will provide provincial-level planning and oversight to meet the healthcare needs of adults with acute leukemia in Ontario, including:

  • working with service providers to meet the growing healthcare demands of the acute leukemia patient population by expanding the number of existing service providers and developing new ones
  • implementing networks within and across the province to deliver high-quality care as close to home as possible
  • using evidence-informed best practices to support the best outcomes

Acute Leukemia Provincial Plan

Find an overview of how adult acute leukemia services are defined, and how they should be organized and delivered in Ontario.

View Provincial Plan

Acute Myeloid Leukemia Care Treatment Pathway

This booklet for patients outlines 3 different pathways that care may follow during treatment. The treatment pathways are complex and patients should review them with their healthcare team.

Download Pathway

Acute Leukemia Care in the Greater Toronto Area

Learn about the Acute Leukemia Shared-Care Program, which ensures timely access to adult acute leukemia services as close to patients’ homes as possible.

View Acute Leukemia Care in the GTA

Referral Information for Acute Leukemia

Find a resource document for referring physicians or centres with important information on referring a patient to an Acute Leukemia Service Site.

View Referral Information package

Resources for People With Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

Find information and links for people newly diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), including what to expect during intensive chemotherapy treatment.

View Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

Organizational Requirements for Acute Leukemia Services

Find organizational requirements and recommendations for the delivery of acute leukemia services in Ontario,  including infrastructure, resources, expertise and quality management.

View Organizational Requirements Recommendations Report