Children's cancer care is unique in depth of experience and skill in offering the latest advances in diagnosing and treating childhood cancer and blood disorders. The Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Program at Smilow Cancer Hospital offers infants, children and young adults with cancer and blood disorders the best opportunity for accurate diagnosis and the most effective treatment available.
Recognizing that children with cancer need more than medical care, the Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Program supports patients and their families by helping them meet their social, emotional, educational, and behavioral needs.
As part of the Children’s Oncology Group (COG), members of the Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Program work cooperatively with other academic health centers to conduct large-scale investigations. Our participation in clinical trials and research help to assure our patients have access to the newest and best treatments available.
Among the top hospitals in the country for pediatric cancer Yale New Haven Children's Hospital is ranked among the best in the nation in seven pediatric specialties, including pediatric cancer (#50). The results appeared in the 2020-21 edition of "Best Children's Hospitals," published online by U.S. News & World Report.
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When Sharee Edmonds learned that three of her children had sickle cell disease, she prayed for a miracle that would cure them. That miracle came when her daughter Unity, now 17, was born. In an incredibly rare occurrence, her bone marrow was a perfect match for all three of her siblings.
