Acute Leukemia Hotline

If you have a patient with symptoms that could be acute leukemia, you need to act fast. We can help.

Acute leukemia is often advanced by the time its symptoms bring the patient to you. Research shows that earlier treatment provided by experienced specialists in high-volume academic settings offer the best outcomes.

We offer our 24/7 hotline to provide consultations, facilitate transfer, and assist physicians in helping their patients get specialty care sooner.

24/7 acute leukemia hotline

We invite physicians — oncologists, emergency medicine specialists and primary care providers — to call 833-353-1390 for guidance day or night if you suspect leukemia.

This hotline will connect you with anytime access to Roswell Park leukemia experts to provide specialty support as early as possible.

When to call

Please call anytime acute leukemia is a concern. Call the hotline if your patient exhibits:

• Abnormally high WBC (>20-30K; please note WBC >100K could be a medical emergency)
• Any WBC with reported presence of peripheral blasts (sometimes called unclassified cells)
• Severe pancytopenia (WBC <1-2, hgb <8, plts <50K)
• Fatigue
• Weakness
• Dizziness, lightheadedness
• Shortness of breath
• Fever
• Recurrent or persistent infection
• Recurrent or persistent bleeding, such as nosebleeds or bleeding gums
• Bruising
• Weight loss
• Loss of appetite
• Abdominal swelling
• Enlarged lymph nodes
• Bone or joint pain

Why call Roswell Park?

We are recognized by the National Cancer Institute as one of the nation’s elite comprehensive cancer centers, and the only such center in the state outside of New York City. What we offer:

• Expertise. Led by leukemia expert Eunice Wang, MD, our care team includes board-certified hematologists who specialize in leukemias, plus integrated care from oncology trained nurses, pharmacists, infectious disease specialists, counselors and more.
• Specialized resources. Our high-volume Transplant & Cellular Therapy Center offers nationally-renown transplant experts, the latest strategies for optimal outcomes and lifelong care and support.
• The latest treatment options. As an academic medical center, we offer access to clinical trials and investigational options not available elsewhere, including all approved CAR T-cell therapies.
• Young Adult Cancer program. Offering specialized cancer care and support services, including onco-fertility, mental health, social support and more, to address the unique challenges faced by patients in their 20s and 30s.
• Collaboration with you. We have the same goal. We are here to help you and your patients survive and thrive.