Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Cancer and Blood Disorders
Thanks to research and treatment advances during the past few decades, pediatric cancer is more treatable than ever. The pediatric hematologists/oncologists in the Children's Memorial at CDH pediatric program are helping children to beat cancer and to cope with the emotional, social and developmental challenges that sometimes affect these young patients. Families benefit from the expertise and resources of Children's Memorial Hospital, while getting both outpatient and inpatient care close to home.
The pediatric hematology/oncology specialists provide comprehensive diagnosis and treatment for children with blood diseases and cancer, including:
- Anemia
- Brain tumors
- Hemophilia
- Leukemia
- Lymphomas
- Platelet and coagulation abnormalities
- Solid tumors
- Sickle cell disease
- Thalassemia
- White cell disorders
Services
Services and treatments include:
- Chemotherapy
- Coagulation replacement therapy
- Radiation therapy
- Surgery
- Transfusions
Some of these treatments are provided in the Pediatric Infusion Center - a specially designed treatment area for patients needing these services.
The Team
The medical professionals on the pediatric hematology/oncology team are committed to giving dedicated and compassionate care in an environment targeted to the needs of children and their families. The multidisciplinary team includes:
- Children's Memorial specialists, board certified in pediatrics and pediatric hematology/oncology
- Additional Children's Memorial specialists including pediatric neurologists, pediatric surgeons, pediatric critical care specialists, and others as needed
- CDH oncology nurse specialist
- Child life specialists
- Pediatric social workers
- Chaplain
Research and Clinical Trials
The Pediatric Hematology/Oncology specialists continuously strive to provide the best possible treatment options for children with cancer and blood diseases. Through an affiliation with the national research organization, Children's Oncology Group (COG), physicians on the medical staff at CDH have access to the latest clinical trials and newest therapies.
Location
Patient visits are scheduled in the Pediatric Outpatient Center on the first floor of Central DuPage Hospital.
To request a first-time appointment, call 1-800-543-7362 (1-800-KIDS-DOC®). TTY for the hearing impaired 1-800-526-0844.
* Children's Memorial at Central DuPage Hospital is a collaborative program between Central DuPage Hospital and Children's Memorial Hospital. The physicians participating in this program are neither agents of nor employed by Central DuPage Hospital or any of its affiliates.