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Childhood Cancer: A Family's Journey (NBC-15)

UW Health's Pediatric Hematology and Oncology specialists at American Family Children's Hospital and UW Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin, treat infants, children and adolescents with cancer and hematological disorders.
 
Our Pediatric Hematology and Oncology staff encompasses a wide range of expertise, with subspecialty clinics in neuro-oncology, hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and hemophilia. The Caring for Life childhood cancer survivor clinic is also available, designed specifically to meet the unique needs of our survivors.
 
As a member institution of the Children's Oncology Group, UW Health's hematology-oncology physicians have access to the latest and most effective treatments and clinical trials.
 
Services
  • Evaluation and treatment of cancer and hematological disorders in children
  • Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation
  • Management of acute lymphoblastic leukemia and aplastic anemia
  • Multidisciplinary approach to care provided by services including radiology, surgery, pathology and radiotherapy
  • Family-centered care provided by specialized support staff of nurses, health psychologists, social work, Child Life specialists and therapists
  • Coordination of community-based services
Programs and Events
Video
 

Video icon; Paul Sondel, MD, oncologist with American Family Children's Hospital Discusses Neuroblastoma Paul Sondel, MD, Discusses Neuroblastoma and Recent Research

Video icon; Kids With Courage IV: Honorary Chair Cindy Crawford shares her thoughts about the American Family Children's Hospital Kids With Courage IV: Cindy Crawford

Video icon; Kids With Courage IV: History of Pediatric Cancer Research Kids With Courage IV: History of Pediatric Cancer Research

Video icon Post-Traumatic Stress and Childhood Cancer

Dr. Stephanie Farrell from American Family Children's Hospital Discusses Parenting Strategies for Children Who Are Ill How Can I Discipline My Child Who is Already Suffering?

 

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