Hematology and Oncology

We offer complete hematologic and oncologic services for children with all forms of malignant disease, and common and uncommon hematology problems. Staff physicians have developed novel protocols for the aggressive treatment of cancer, including autologous bone marrow transplantation and new approaches to improve the experience of receiving chemotherapy.

We stress the interdisciplinary nature of the management of pediatric cancer patients, and works closely with pediatric surgeons and radiation oncologists whenever appropriate. The Division has received grant-funding and national recognition for its novel patient and family support programs, such as the Floating Children's Cancer Center (617-636-5535), which provides state-of-the-art cancer treatment emphasizing family-centered care.

We emphasize a common-sense approach to the entire spectrum of hematologic disorders.

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Research Affiliations and Efforts - As a full institutional member of the Children’s Oncology Group (COG), a prestigious national clinical consortium affiliated with the National Cancer Institute, the Division conducts ongoing research and is a major test center for new anti-cancer agents being released by the NCI. Other research is under way in coagulation, lymphocyte physiology, red cell disorders, treatment of neuroblastoma, high-grade brain tumors and symptom control.