Children's Cancer Center
Learning that a child has cancer is one of the most devastating experiences a parent can go through. Every day,
At City of Hope®, our team of pediatric experts provides innovative and comprehensive care for children, adolescents and young adults.
We offer both outstanding medical care and psychosocial support to young cancer patients and their families.
Why Choose City of Hope for Your Child?
Our pediatric care teams have produced survival rates averaging 80 percent by developing treatment plans targeted for each child’s individual cancer type and needs.
City of Hope is a leader in developing life-saving treatments for pediatric cancers and bringing new therapies to patients that may not be available elsewhere.
At City of Hope, care doesn’t end when treatment does. We offer supportive care services designed to help patients stay healthy throughout their lives.
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Specialized Childhood Cancer Treatment in Los Angeles
Leukemia is the most common cancer diagnosed in children and teens. City of Hope specializes in treating both acute and chronic childhood leukemias, including acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), acute myeloid leukemia (AML), chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) and juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia (JMML).
Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma — cancers that begin in blood-forming cells and the lymphatic system, a key part of the immune system that includes the lymph nodes—are among the most common childhood cancers. Although both are considered blood cancers, they differ in the types of cells that grow out of control, as well as in their causes and symptoms.
Musculoskeletal tumors, such as osteosarcoma, Ewing sarcoma, chondrosarcoma, rhabdomyosarcoma and refer to a group of cancers that develop in the bone or soft tissues. At City of Hope, our multidisciplinary team of medical experts in pediatric oncology, surgery, radiation oncology, rehabilitation, and supportive care medicine collaborates to determine the most effective treatment.
City of Hope offers comprehensive, family-centered and leading-edge care for children, adolescents and young adults with malignant brain tumors, including CAR-T cell therapy for recurrent or refractory disease
City of Hope is a member of the Children’s Oncology Group, giving families access to the nation’s largest network of pediatric and adolescent cancer clinical trials. We specialize in advanced treatment for solid tumors, including Wilms Tumor, liver cancer, germ cell tumors and neuroblastoma.
City of Hope treats head and neck cancers in pediatric and young adult patients, including cancers of the oral and nasal cavities, throat, sinuses, thyroid and salivary glands.
City of Hope is home to a comprehensive pediatric hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) program in Los Angeles, where we provide treatment and supportive care tailored to younger patients and their families. In addition, we are a leading center in providing CAR-T cell immunotherapy and gene therapy against malignant and hematological conditions, including leukemia, sickle cell disease and thalassemia.
With the ever-increasing number of survivors of childhood cancer, we also emphasize long-term survivorship, providing continued surveillance to monitor and proactively address the long-term effects of childhood cancer. Our dedicated Childhood, Adolescent and Young Adult Survivorship Program is one of just a handful of such programs in the United States, providing support for childhood cancer survivors throughout their lifetimes.
Other Conditions We Treat at the Children’s Cancer Center
- Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)
- Red blood cell disorders, including sickle cell disease and thalassemia
- Acquired and inherited bone marrow failure disorders, including aplastic anemia, Fanconi anemia, dyskeratosis congenita, Diamond Blackfan anemia, Shwachman-Diamond syndrome and paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria
- Pediatric bone marrow transplant and cord blood transplant
- Inflammatory disorders or immune dysregulation disorders
- Autoimmune disorders, such as systemic scleroderma
- Metabolic disorders, including adrenoleukodystrophy
Most pediatric cancers grow rapidly, but they also tend to respond very well to chemotherapy, and survival rates are excellent. But cancers in children can also trigger long-term health challenges later in life, making follow-up care and regular monitoring especially important.
24/7 Code Pediatrics Referral Program
City of Hope also offers an innovative program called Code Pediatrics, which expedites the transfer of patients aged 21 and under to our Children’s Cancer Center, just outside of Los Angeles, within 24 hours. The Code Pediatrics program provides referring physicians with expert consultation and seamless continuity of care. Our goal is to ensure that our youngest patients receive the exceptional care they need without delay. Referring clinicians can call our City of Hope Code Pediatrics line 24/7 for immediate consultation with a pediatric oncologist: 626-256-HOPE (4673).
Meet our Leadership
Barron Hilton Chair in Pediatrics
Our team is led by Dr. Armenian, an internationally recognized and award-winning physician-scientist dedicated to developing new therapies and improving outcomes for pediatric patients with cancer, blood disorders and other diseases.
We Are Here to Help You and Your Child Every Step of the Way
We understand the unique challenges that childhood cancer poses to families. That’s why we offer a comprehensive range of support services to help you and your child throughout the journey.
Child life specialists leverage strategies and tools designed to help reduce stress and anxiety and support the unique physical and emotional needs of pediatric patients.
We offer tutoring and other programs designed to help your child stay engaged in his or her academic studies while offering opportunities for achievement.
We offer health care, emotional support and other resources designed to help those 15 to 39 years old address social, financial and academic challenges.
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