Pediatric Hematology, Oncology & Stem Cell Transplantation - Cohen Children's

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Most heroes have only one sidekick.

Every little hero we see is surrounded by a supporting cast of highly trained specialists. Their goal isn’t just to cure cancer, it’s to keep kids healthy for life.

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Medical Team

Our medical staff coordinates with the entire care team to make a diagnosis, direct treatment plans and get little heroes on the road to recovery.

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Medical Team

Our clinical nurses stand by your side during every step of your battle. They assist during chemotherapy infusions, radiation treatments and everywhere in between.

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Diagnostic Team

We put some of the planet’s best surgeons on your team, but that doesn’t always mean that surgery is the right approach. The diagnostic team weighs all the options to determine the best course of action for you.

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Research Team

We started fighting today’s cancer battles 20 years ago. Tomorrow’s breakthroughs will be powered by the genetic research our team is conducting right now. The goal is to personalize cancer treatments and optimize outcomes.

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Support Team

To make a full recovery, kids have to feel like kids. Our child life specialists minimize stress with everything from finger paint to the friendly paws of a therapy animal. We won’t let cancer get in the way of childhood.

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Support team

Childhood cancer affects the whole family. With a social worker on your side, you don’t have to battle the physical, emotional and social issues alone.

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Bone Marrow Failure Program

Center for Pediatric Vascular Anomalies

Childhood Brain and Spinal Cord Tumor Center

Comprehensive hemoglobinopathy programs

Developmental Therapeutics Program

Embryonal Tumor Group

General Hematology Program

Hemostasis and Thrombosis Center

Metaiodobenzylguanidine (MIBG) Treatment Program

Pediatric cancer genetics and genomics

Pediatric Leukemia and Lymphoma Program

Pediatric Oncology Rare Tumors and Sarcoma (PORTS) Program

Stem Cell Transplantation Program (Cellular Therapy)

Supportive care

Survivors Facing Forward program

Transfusion Therapy and Iron Overload Treatment Group

Best Children’s Hospitals

Nationally recognized for extraordinary care

We’ve once again been ranked among the nation’s top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for superior pediatric hematology/oncology care. Cohen Children’s Medical Center is proud to be nationally recognized in seven other specialties.

Patient testimonials

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Every single person on his care team would talk to him first and then they would come talk to me. It was really beautiful to me—and it really put James at ease.

Margaret Brown, mother of James Brown

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Everything at Cohen Children’s is geared toward kids, so their approach is so well-rounded and compassionate.

Colleen Higgins, mother of John and Ben

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Genetics & genomics

Pioneering prevention and treatment

At Cohen Children’s, we’re partnering with our community to change the future of cancer care through research of cancer genetics and genomics. Because the smallest detail can have the biggest impact.

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Take a virtual tour of our hospital

Explore some of the innovative facilities that make Cohen Children’s Medical Center so special.

Tour our lobby

We hope you’ll feel at home in this welcoming space, which includes a café, chapel, gift shop, family resource center, surgical waiting area and more. We also offer valet parking for your convenience.

Tour our stem cell transplant patient room

Patient rooms in the Stem Cell Transplant Unit are specially filtered and feature ample space for visitors, sleeper bed and private bathroom. These rooms are specifically designed for stem cell transplant and high risk cancer patients.