Treatment Overview
Treatment for children’s cancer and blood disorders can be as varied and complex as the diseases themselves. At CHAM, we know that truly outstanding care means providing our patients with access to the most up-to-date and effective forms of treatment, paired with the combined expertise of a wide range of specialists and subspecialists. Our team-based, family-centered approach focuses on making the entire treatment process as easy, safe and effective as possible for our patients and their families – thanks to a staff unrivaled in their dedication to and passion for caring for children.
Access to all the options in one location
One of the greatest assets CHAM offers our patients is access to our outstanding physicians and staff, plus the most advanced technology and treatment approaches, under one roof. From surgery to chemotherapy to radiation therapy to stem cell transplantation, virtually all possible options are available in one convenient location.
Every treatment CHAM offers is provided and managed by a truly integrated team of pediatric specialists, including surgeons, neurosurgeons, oncologist, radiation oncologists, neuro-oncologists, pathologists, radiologists, anesthesiologists, pain management specialists – and a host of specially trained support staff, including nurse practitioners, Child Life therapists, nutritionists and social workers.
CHAM provides access to a full range of pediatric subspecialty services. Pediatric pulmonologists, gastroenterologists, critical care, endocrinologists and cardiologists are all available as soon as they are needed.
Family-centered outpatient treatment
With its ongoing nature, treatment for children’s cancer and blood disorders can be arduous for our patients and their families. Being admitted to the hospital for treatment – overnight or for days in a row – can be psychologically and emotionally traumatic for children. In addition, extended or repeated hospitalization can have a disruptive effect on our patients’ families as they struggle to cope with change and schedule their daily lives around treatment.
It is our philosophy – and our commitment to our patients – that with the right care in the right environment, patients can receive the very best treatment possible with minimal disruption to their lives. To that end, CHAM offers an outpatient-centered approach that strives to minimize hospitalization for our patients whenever possible. Our Day Hospital makes it possible to offer patients certain treatments – including chemotherapy, radiation therapy, transfusions and anesthesia – on an outpatient basis. Our extended clinic hours help accommodate busy schedules.
In some cases, hospitalization is unavoidable, but CHAM is a completely child-centered facility, aimed at making children as comfortable and comforted as possible. Our kid-friendly environment extends from the design of our facility to a wealth of amenities aimed specifically at children, including our learning center, play rooms and video games.
