|
|||
   |
|||
Pediatric Oncology Program
Suggested Links:
Having a child with Cancer is an experience that is devastating to the child and their family. Obtaining leading edge treatments, with experienced, caring and compassionate care providers is what our Pediatric Oncology Program does best. A diagnosis of cancer or a blood disorder can be overwhelming. But the place you get treatment need not be. At John Muir Medical Center - each patient is known by name, not by chart number. The experienced and compassionate team puts a human face on tough medicine.
The experience of our pediatric oncology team is evident with your first step into treatment. Our nurses and support staff provide personal attention to you and your child, listening, caring and skillfully providing state of the art treatments needed.
At this very stressful time, it is important that you have the support and the confidence in your healthcare team caring for your child. Rest assured, the physician specialists and experiences nurses provide a safe, and personable experience while understanding the severity of your child's illness.
This unique program provides all the specialty training and experience that attracts parents and doctors from all over our community.
The hematology and oncology specialists at the John Muir Pediatric Oncology program provide outpatient treatment to children referred to us from around the community. Services include chemotherapy, blood transfusions and diagnostic follow up. Patients often establish their treatment protocols at UCSF and continue outpatient treatment at John Muir, where we guide them on the path to recovery.