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Schoeneman Infusion Center
Department Physicians
The pediatric cancer program at Sanford Children’s Specialty Clinic in Sioux Falls provides:
- South Dakota's only member program in the Children’s Oncology Group (COG), providing access to the latest in cancer treatments for children.
- A dedicated hematology/oncology area on the ground floor of the new Sanford Children's Hospital, with five private infusion bays for treatment.
Our program is led by pediatric oncologists Charles Peters, MD, FAAP, Michael Sprehe, MD, MPH , and KayeLyn Wagner, MD. It includes a team of:
- certified pediatric oncology nurses,
- certified child life specialists,
- licensed social workers,
- licensed medical counselors,
- and other medical and supportive services.
Our pediatric oncologist is trained in diagnosing and treating different types of cancer such as leukemia, lymphomas, brain tumor, solid tumors and pre-cancerous conditions in children, adolescents and young adults.
One of the many goals of our pediatric oncology team is to offer the best possible available treatment and support to our patients. We sponsor a wide variety of support groups for families, a back to school program and summer camp….all specially designed for kids with cancer:
- Coping with Cancer
Support groups for patients, parents and siblings whose lives have been affected by cancer. Families of children who are currently undergoing treatment, as well as those who are post-treatment are encouraged to attend. The groups are held several times a year at Sanford USD Medical Center. Call (605) 333-4279 for more information.
A support group for parents of a child diagnosed with cancer. Discussion topics will include adjustment to family lives, long term effects and other important issues.
A support group for kids who are diagnosed with cancer, giving them an opportunity to see they are not alone. Topics will include treatments, fears of the illness, friends and siblings and more.
A support group for siblings of a child diagnosed with cancer. Discussion/activity topics will include feelings, fears, responsibilities and others.
This was developed as part of our continuum of care. This program consists of a pediatric oncology nurse coordinator visiting a cancer patient's school before the patient returns to the classroom. The nurse explains, in terms kids understand, what their classmate is experiencing and what they can expect when their friend returns to school. The nurse answers questions and educates them on healthy lifestyle habits.
To ease the burden on parents and child, whenever possible, outpatient chemotherapy is administered close to their home. This has meant a commitment on our part to travel to outreach clinics in surrounding towns throughout the state to teach clinic nurses how to administer chemotherapy to children and adolescents.
A celebration is held annually for all pediatric cancer survivors on National Cancer Survivor's Day. Special thanks to Henry and Eleanor Carlson for their support of this event, through the Carlson Family Endowment for Children's Cancer Care Fund through the Sanford Health Foundation.
Camp Bring It On! is a residential camp designed for kids with cancer. The camp experience helps bring quality of life to kids by promoting uniqueness, hope, energy and fun!
To learn more about pediatric cancer, click here.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Sprehe, Dr. Peters or Dr. Wagner please call (605) 312-1000 or 1-800-850-0064. |
