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Specialists in Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders

Visit Sanford Children’s Hematology and Oncology for exceptional care of children with cancer and blood disorders. You’ll find caring pediatric hematologists and oncologists armed with the latest treatment techniques and technologies. Get treatment for your child in a child-friendly and supportive environment. We emphasize play and fun to help keep your child comfortable when they need medical care.

Sanford Children’s provides a healing place for kids. We treat patients from infants to young adults.

Our specialists know that when they care for young patients, they’re caring for the whole family. Come to Sanford Children’s to find support for your family during every step of your child’s treatment.

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Common Pediatric Cancers and Blood Conditions

Sanford Children’s has pediatric specialists that are experts in diagnosing and managing a variety of conditions. Our number of specialties and specialists goes unmatched in the region.

Our pediatric hematologists and oncologists treat:

  • Benign hematologic conditions: These can include anemia, bleeding disorders, clotting disorders, enzyme disorders and more. A combination of lifestyle changes and medication can help manage these inherited blood conditions.

  • Blood cancers (leukemia): Blood cancers need to be monitored and can be treated with chemotherapy, radiation therapy, stem-cell transplants or a combination of these treatments.

  • Bone marrow failure syndromes: Children whose bone marrow can’t properly make blood cells have bone marrow failure. Treatment for these conditions depends on the failure’s cause.

  • Childhood cancers: Your child’s treatment options will depend on the type of cancer and its severity. Treatment can include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy or a combination of these options.

  • Childhood skin cancer: Skin cancer is rare in children, but it can happen. Children should see a dermatologist if they have an odd-looking or unusually large mole.

  • Myelodysplasia: Visit Sanford Children’s Myelodysplasia Clinic if your child has this rare bone marrow disease. It needs highly specialized treatments, or it may progress into leukemia.

  • Survivorship: Children who have survived cancer can experience side effects months or years after cancer treatment. At Sanford Children’s, child cancer survivors get long-term follow-up care to help keep them healthy years after cancer.

 

Get compassionate care for your child’s hematologic condition or pediatric cancer. Our clinics and medical centers have the latest technologies to ensure your child gets the best care possible. Find a clinic or specialist.

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Take This List to Your Next Appointment

A diagnosis of cancer in your child can be devastating. Becoming informed is one of the best coping mechanisms. Cancer is complex and difficult to understand. It is important for you to ask questions so you are completely clear about the diagnosis and what to expect. It is also important to understand why certain tests are being done and what the treatment options are. You are entitled to a clear explanation about anything related to your child's condition. Use our guide to take an active role in your child's health care.

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Visit Sanford's Clinic for This Rare Disease

Sanford Children's Myelodysplasia Clinic in Sioux Falls provides families and children with comprehensive care by a team of specialists in one location.

Myelodysplasia is a group of disorders that affect the bone marrow's ability to produce normal blood cells. While this disease is rare - fewer than 100 new cases in children are diagnosed each year in the U.S. - it requires highly specialized treatment. Your child benefits from the advanced care and services our specialists provide.

Specialists in Making Imaging Child-Friendly & Safe

Sanford's on-site pediatric radiology group provides leading care using some of the latest imaging technology for precise, accurate imaging and diagnostic services. Children find a kid-friendly environment designed to put children and parents at ease. We also have Child Life Specialists and patient family advocates here to assist you and your child through the imaging process.

Safety is of primary importance to us. We're proud to be the first children's facility in the nation to use innovative CT technology that significantly reduces a child's radiation exposure curing CT scans.

Get Access to the Latest Clinical Trials & Treatment

Sanford Children's is here for you with the largest team of fellowship-trained, board-certified pediatric hematologist-oncologists in the region.

Choose Sanford Children's in Sioux Falls, SD, for the only dedicated hemophilia center and National Cancer Institute-sponsored Children's Oncology Group site in the state of South Dakota.

Sanford Children's in Fargo, ND, and Sioux Falls also are Children's Oncology Group sites for pediatric cancer research. This means your child has access to the latest in clinical trials and treatment options.

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