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Cancer Center

Cancer Center

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When your child is diagnosed with cancer, it can be overwhelming. You and your child might experience many emotions, such as feeling scared and confused.

Our pediatric cancer team at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is here to guide you through your child's treatment journey. Our internationally known oncologists have expertise in every type of cancer, from the rarest to the most common. We offer the widest possible range of treatment options, including clinical trials only available here. Your child will receive a specialized, comprehensive care plan.

We also provide a level of support to families that is not always available in other centers. Our more than 175 team members will meet any need your family may have.

How we serve you

To give your child the very best care, our doctors, nurses and other experts are grouped into specially trained treatment teams. These teams provide your child with personalized care while building strong relationships to support your family.

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Why choose us for cancer treatment

Our large program offers cutting-edge treatments and services that aren't available anywhere else. We are consistently ranked among the top pediatric cancer centers in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. Some of the biggest breakthroughs in the treatment of pediatric cancers have happened right here.

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Meet your team

Your child will be cared for by one of the most accomplished teams of childhood cancer experts in the world. We provide medical care, emotional counseling and much more. We make sure your child, you and every family member get the highest level of support.

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Cancer Center locations

Access top pediatric oncologists who treat children with cancer.

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Our research

Our team of multidisciplinary specialists at the Center for Childhood Cancer Research is dedicated to decreasing side effects and improving the cure rates of pediatric cancers with a diverse collection of translational and clinical research initiatives.

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Cancer Center resources

We have created resources to help you find answers to your questions and feel confident with the care you are providing your child.

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Resources for professionals

Everything you need to support your patient’s health, created and updated by our CHOP community of experts. 

Patient stories

Our Stories
Ava was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, an aggressive bone cancer. A novel surgery called rotationplasty allowed her ankle joint to function as a knee, maximizing her future mobility.
Our Stories
After being diagnosed with a rare type of tumor in her airway, Peyton came to CHOP for surgery that successfully saved part of her right lung.

Events

Connections: CHOP/Momcology Group for Caregivers

Wednesday, Sep 04, 2024

Attend the monthly Connections: CHOP/Momcology group for caregivers with information, activities and opportunities for peer-to-peer support.

7th International LFS Association Symposium

Friday, Oct 18, 2024

REACH24, the 7th International LFS Association Symposium, is the largest Li-Fraumeni syndrome (LFS) conference in the world and will include over 400 attendees from all over the globe.

Cancer Connections Family Newsletter Sign Up Form

Be among the first to know about our latest breakthroughs – big and small. Subscribe to receive Cancer Connections, a special e-newsletter for families that includes: updates on our research and treatment advances, patient stories, profiles of our clinicians, news about special Cancer Center events and much more!

Give to the Cancer Center

There are many ways to support CHOP’s Cancer Center. A gift of any size can help advance our work for children everywhere.

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