The Department of Leukemia at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center offers patient care and research treatment services for several types of leukemia. The department has a special Fast Track Clinic for leukemia outpatients in the state of Texas. Fast Track Clinic reviews laboratory results with patients who receives chemotherapy and who have low blood counts because of their disease. Founded in 1941, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is one of the world s leading centers for cancer patient care, research, education and prevention services. The center has been accredited by The Joint Commission. The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is comprised of over five translational research centers that are focused on genomics, proteomics, screening, diagnostic imaging and drug development.