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Pediatric Oncology Program

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The Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Program at the University of Maryland’s Children's Hospital provides the most advanced treatments available for children with all types of cancer and blood diseases, from infancy to young adulthood. Our team consists of an experienced group of specialists including pediatric hematologists/oncologists, radiation oncologists, pathologists, nurses, nutritionists, social workers, and genetic counselors.

Conditions treated include:

• Leukemias
• Lymphomas
• Solid tumors of childhood and adolescence
• Wilms' tumor
• Neuroblastoma
• Bone tumors
• Brain tumors
• Iron deficiency
• Sickle cell anemia
• Bleeding disorders
• Blood dyscracias
• Granulocyte abnormalities
• ITP and platelet abnormalities

• Physicians and Staff
• Diagnostic and Treatment Services
• Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Inpatient Rooms
• Pediatric Surgery Virtual Tour
• Pediatric Palliative Care
• Patient and Family Education:
  • Cancer Overviews
  • Useful Links

• New Division Head of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology to Build Program for Cancer Survivors
• Meet Dr. Patty Shearer, new Division Head of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
• Family-Centered Support: Informed Answers for Tough Questions
• Magic Castle Grants Wishes for Young Patients Undergoing Radiation Therapy
• Patient Web Pages Help Families Keep Friends, Loved Ones Informed

This page was last updated on: November 8, 2011.

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