Pediatric stem cell transplant and cellular therapy: Harnessing the healing power of stem cells

UW Health Kids Cancer Care experts are ready to help your child beat cancer and other serious illnesses, using highly advanced treatments such as stem cell transplantation.

Overview

About stem cell transplant and cellular therapy

About the treatment

We may use a stem cell transplant or cell therapy to treat several types of cancer. It's also sometimes an option for noncancerous conditions.

Treatment process

What to expect

Meet our team

Our team, your child front and center

Our experts work with you and your child to make a stem cell transplant or cellular therapy as easy as we can.

Your dedicated team includes doctors and a nurse practitioner. Other specialists involved include professionals from health psychology, child life, social work, pharmacy and rehabilitative services.

Locations

Here for you, helping your child heal

At American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison, Wis., you will find a friendly, child-centered environment. Our hospital is designed with relaxing spaces and areas where children are encouraged to play.

Patient and support services

You’re never alone

When your child needs hospitalization, they will be admitted to American Family Children's Hospital in Madison, Wis.

Child life specialists help your child and family cope with any fears and anxieties. The American Family Children's Hospital Patient and Family Visitor Guide features information about:

  • Hero beads

  • Hospital school

  • Positive Image Center

  • Spiritual care services

  • Tyler's Place (sibling child care)

A child riding a tricycle in the hospital while undergoing cancer treatment

Pediatric cancer services

With our expertise comes compassion. Our team considers you and your child part of our family. We will be by your side every step of the way. From diagnosis through treatment and into adulthood, we will care for your child as if they are our own.

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