White Blood Cell (WBC) Disorders Program

Dana-Farber/Children's Hospital Cancer Center is known for a science-driven approach. In fact, we’re home to one of the world's most extensive pediatric hospital research enterprises, and we partner with elite health care and biotech organizations around the globe. But as specialists in innovative, family-centered care, our physicians never forget that your child is precious, and not just a patient.

Our program has adopted a family-centered model of care. From your first visit, you’ll work with a team of professionals who are committed to supporting all of your family’s physical and psychosocial needs. Our services include:

• comprehensive medical evaluation, consultant reports back to your referring pediatrician and treatment if indicated
• ongoing medical management
• counseling and support
• access to new treatment approaches through clinical research

In the 1960s, David Nathan, MD, and his colleagues here developed what became the standard diagnostic test for chronic granulomatous disease for the next 40 years.

There are many different types of white blood cells, also known as leukocytes, in the human body. Some fight bacteria and fungi, others battle parasites and still others fend off viruses and prevent tumors.