Pediatric Oncology and Hematology

Where groundbreaking pediatric cancer research meets world-class compassionate care.

The Helen & Jacob Shaham Cancer & Blood Disorders Institute is transforming care so that no child has to leave the state of Florida for leading-edge cancer treatment.

The Helen & Jacob Shaham Cancer & Blood Disorders Institute at Nicklaus Children's Hospital is transforming pediatric cancer care to make sure no child has to leave Florida for leading-edge cancer treatment.

Our specialists provide state-of-the-art medical and surgical care for more pediatric cancer patients than any other facility in South Florida, leading the way through investments in groundbreaking research focused on new cures, treatments and diagnostic procedures.

We are recognized for our holistic treatment approach that places the child and family at the center of a highly coordinated network. Our pediatric oncology and hematology specialists work together to anticipate and meet the needs of the child and family throughout the treatment and follow-up process.

Pediatric Cancer Comprehensive Programs and Services

• Blood and Marrow Transplantation Program
• Genetic Evaluation and Counseling Program
• Hemophilia Treatment Center
• International Patient Services
• Leukemia & Lymphoma Program
• Neuro-Oncology Center
• Sarcoma & Solid Tumor Program
• Sickle Cell/Hemoglobinopathies Program
• Survive & Thrive: Cancer Survivorship Program

Cancer Treatments and Procedures

• Blood Transfusions
• Bone Scan
• Cancer Immunotherapy
• CAR T-Cell Therapy
• Chemotherapy
• Collection of Hematopoietic Stem Cells
• Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI)
• Head and Neck Cancer and Tumor Surgery
• HIPEC
• Hydroxyurea Treatment
• Intraoperative MRI (iMRI)
• Low-Frequency Focused Ultrasound
• MRI-guided laser ablation surgery
• Photopheresis
• Radiation Therapy
• T-Cell Collection by Apheresis

Conditions We Treat

• Adamantinoma
• Alpha Thalassemia
• Anemia
• Angiofibroma
• Aplastic Anemia (AA)
• Astrocytoma
• Benign and malignant head and neck tumors
• Beta Thalassemia
• Bone Tumors and Cysts
• Cardiac Tumor
• Chondroblastoma
• Chronic Granulomatous Disease
• Congenital Anemia
• Differentiated Thyroid Cancer
• Dyskeratosis congenita
• Epithelioid Hemangioendothelioma
• Fanconi Anemia
• Germinoma of the Central Nervous system
• Glioblastoma Multiforme
• Glioma
• Hemangiopericytoma
• Hemoglobin E
• Hemolytic Anemia
• Hemolytic Disease
• Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis
• Hemophilia
• Hepatoblastoma
• Hgb C Disease
• Hgb E Disease
• Hgb H Disease
• Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
• Immune Deficiency Syndromes
• Inborn Errors of Metabolism
• Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome
• Kostmann’s Syndrome
• Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis
• Leukemia
• Liver Tumors
• Lymphomas
• Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma
• Malignant Rhabdoid Tumor
• Medullary Thyroid Cancer
• Medulloblastoma
• Megaloblastic Anemia
• Melanoma
• Metabolic Storage Diseases
• Myelodysplastic Syndrome
• Neuroblastoma
• Neurofibrosarcoma
• Ocular Tumors
• Odontogenic Tumors
• Osteopetrosis
• Osteosarcoma
• Palatal Tumors
• Platelet Function Disorders
• Polycythemia
• Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumors (PNET)
• Rare Bleeding Disorders
• Red Blood Cell Disorders
• Rhabdoid Tumor Predisposition Syndrome
• Sacrococcygeal Teratoma
• Sarcomas
• Shwachman-Diamond Syndrome
• Sickle Cell Disease
• Spinal Cord Tumors
• Teratoma
• Testicular Tumors
• Thalassemia
• Thrombocytopenia
• Thrombocytopenia-Absent Radius Syndrome
• Thrombophilia
• Thyroid Disorders
• Vascular Anomalies
• Vitamin K deficiency bleeding
• White Blood Cell Disorders
• Wilms’ Tumor
• Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome

Helen and Jacob Shaham Donor Profile: Dedicated to Fighting Pediatric Cancer

Cancer is a devastating diagnosis, but it is particularly challenging for children and their families. Each year, almost 16,000 children and adolescents are diagnosed with cancer in the U.S., hundreds of them here in Florida, according to the American Childhood Cancer Organization.

South Florida philanthropists Helen and Jacob Shaham made a generous gift to Nicklaus Children's Hopsital with the hope of advancing the treatment of cancer and hematologic diseases in kids across the region. In their honor, the Helen & Jacob Shaham Cancer & Blood Disorders Institute at Nicklaus Children's Hospital now bears their name.

Driving Breakthroughs in Cancer Research

Research is the backbone of the Shaham Cancer & Blood Disorders Institute at Nicklaus Children's Hospital, making us the region's leader for the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric cancer and blood disorders. The Shaham Cancer & Blood Disorders Institute offers a variety of clinical trials, and we have access to the latest national and international research data, treatment protocols, and drug therapies.

We are engaged in more than 75 clinical studies in the fight against pediatric cancer and have been recognized as a full member of the prestigious Children's Oncology Group (COG), a nationally funded consortium of pioneering physicians and institutions.

Blood & Marrow Transplantation Program

Our hallmark Blood and Marrow Transplantation Program at Nicklaus Children's Hospital is celebrating its 33th anniversary this year as South Florida's first and most experienced children's cancer center. Since the program was founded in 1991, we have performed over 400+ transplants with the best outcomes in the region.

For International Patients

Nicklaus Children's Global Health Department coordinates care for international patients. Connect with a member of our multilingual concierge staff today. Call us at 1-888-797-6010 or click below to learn more about our services.

Michael's Story with Pediatric Cancer

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