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Center for Pediatric Hematology and Oncology - Programs

Pediatric Leukemias and Solid Tumors
  > To make an appointment, please call 617-726-2737
 
  • Acute leukemias
  • Hepatoblastoma
  • Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis
  • Malignant lymphomas
  • Germ cell tumors
  • Neuroblastoma
  • Retinoblastoma
  • Soft Tissue and Bone Sarcomas
  • Wilms’ tumor
 
Pediatric Brain Tumors
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  • Astrocytoma
  • Brain Stem Tumors
  • Choroid Plexus Carcinoma
  • Craniopharyngioma
  • CNS PNET
  • Ependymoma
  • Germ Cell Tumors
  • High Grade Gliomas
  • Medulloblastoma
  • Spinal Cord Tumors
 
Pediatric Blood Disorders
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  • Anemias
  • Hemophilia/Bleeding Disorders
  • Idiopathic Thrombocytopenia Purpura
  • Neutropenia
  • Sickle Cell Anemia
  • Thalassemia
  • Thrombosis
  • Pediatric stroke

The multidisciplinary pediatric cancer team is led by a pediatric hematologist-oncologist and includes highly skilled pediatric hematology-oncology nurses, a social worker, child life specialist and other pediatric specialists as needed.The pediatric cancer team meets to discuss each patient and then recommends a personalized treatment plan.

As an integral member of MassGeneral Hospital for Children, our pediatric cancer program practices family-centered care. Parents and family members are an integral part of the treatment team and are encouraged to be involved as much as possible.