Cancer Care
Located in the Comprehensive Cancer Center at Lutheran Hospital, the Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Clinic provides care for children who have cancer or a blood disorder. The team includes two board-certified pediatric subspecialists and nurses accredited by the Association of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Nursing. Large, private rooms, video games and a playroom are available for children who need long chemotherapy infusions and child life specialists help children feel more comfortable.
Conditions treated:
- Anemia
- Blood disorders
- Childhood cancers
- Coagulation disorders
- Hemophilia
- Platelet disorders
- Sickle cell anemia
- Thalassemias
- White blood cell disorders
Services include:
- Blood and platelet transfusions
- Bone marrow tests
- Chemotherapy (inpatient and outpatient)
- Diagnostic interventions
- Lumbar punctures
- Pain management
- Therapeutic interventions