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The region's only full-service Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Service is available at UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center in Worcester. A multidisciplinary staff includes pediatric specialists in hematology, oncology, surgery, radiation oncology, radiology, neurology, neurosurgery, psychiatry, neuropsychology, social work and child life. The team provides diagnosis and treatment for all pediatric blood disorders and malignancies. The emphasis is on providing the most sophisticated medical care while offering both patients and their families optimal emotional support.
Hematology services include:
- Evaluation and treatment of congenital and acquired disorders of red blood cells, white blood cells and blood clotting disorders
- Follow-up care
Oncology services include:
- Multidisciplinary care for all forms of childhood cancer
- Access to state-of-the-art protocols and investigational agents
- Bone marrow transplantation for adolescents
- Long-term follow-up for survivors of childhood cancer
Supporting Pediatric Cancer Treatment and Research The pediatric cancer team believes that the highest quality of patient care depends on continuing research and education. The Ali Pierce Endowment Fund supports pediatric cancer research and treatment. For information, call the Children's Medical Center Development Office at 508-856-3507.
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