PEDIATRICS Vol. 49 No. 5 May 1972, pp. 765-766
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Acute Leukemia in Children: Time Spent in Hospitalization

Donald J. Fernbach M.D.1, William L. Henrich 1, and Kenneth A. Starling M.D.1

1 Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children's Hospital, 6621 Fannin Street, Houston, Texas 77025

Since 1958 the Hematology and Oncology Section of the Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, has participated in the studies of the Southwest Cancer Chemotherapy Study Group. From the beginning it was intended that this section would maintain an emphasis on ambulatory care for children with neoplastic diseases and would develop a close liaison with the practicing physician. The general purpose was to supplement the care given by the local physician rather than to assume total management of the patient. The key to the success of any such program, where virtually all patients are referred and are registered on research protocols, is to maintain close communication with the family physician at all times.