Pediatric cancer and blood disorders

Our pediatric oncologists and hematologists provide the specialized, child-focused care your family needs. Many children respond well to cancer treatment and to the innovative therapies we offer for blood disorders.  
 

Why choose Geisinger for pediatric cancer and blood disorder care?

• Precision treatment: From medication to surgery, our treatments are targeted, effective and safe. We particularly focus on avoiding complications and unwelcome side effects in children. 
• Child Life Services: Our certified pediatric specialists have a background in child development. They help children and their families cope with treatment by: 
  • Using developmentally appropriate play to help explain the condition they face, and their treatment 
  • Offering diversions – including iPads and craft projects – to help distract children 
  • Celebrating milestones, including birthdays and the last day of chemotherapy
• Collaborative care: When it comes to treating complex diseases, we have a team-based approach featuring various specialists coming together to develop the most effective treatment plans, resulting in the best outcomes for children.
• Exceptional support: We offer support for children and their families during their journey through diagnosis, treatment, recovery and long-term monitoring. Pediatric nurse navigators partner with parents and caregivers every step of the way.
• Children’s Oncology Group participation: We’re a member of the Children’s Oncology Group, which runs national, and even international, clinical trials. We offer access to leading-edge treatments through these studies, as well as through our own research. Our partnership helps develop new treatments, improve outcomes and minimize the side effects with quality survival of childhood cancer.