Why choose Geisinger for pediatric cancer and blood disorder care?
Just like you, we put your child first. Always. That means prioritizing safe, effective treatments that are targeted to their condition and its severity. Our pediatric hematologists’ and oncologists’ goal is to avoid complications and offer relief for symptoms and side effects — whether your child has anemia, sickle cell disease, hemophilia or any blood disorder or cancer.
We’re in this with you. From diagnosis through recovery and long-term monitoring, pediatric nurse navigators will partner with you to make sure your child gets what they need.
And as a member of the Children's Oncology Group, we offer access to national and international clinical trials — giving treatment options to children who have leukemia, lymphoma and other blood cancers, including innovations from our own research.
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Pediatric cancer and blood disorder care at Geisinger
Get specialized, child-focused care for cancer and blood disorders near home. We offer:
- Tested, effective treatments: Your child will receive targeted treatments based on disease type and severity, which is also effective at reducing side effects and providing symptom relief.
- 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 their condition and treatment, offering diversions, including tablets and craft projects, to help distract children, and celebrating milestones, including birthdays and the last day of chemotherapy.
- Whole family support: Specialists across disciplines work together on your child's treatment plan, and pediatric nurse navigators partner with you from diagnosis through long-term monitoring, providing support for the whole family.
- Access to clinical trials: As a member of the Children's Oncology Group, we offer access to national and international clinical trials, giving your child options that go beyond standard treatments. This partnership helps develop new treatments, improve outcomes and minimize side effects.