About Texas Children’s Cancer & Hematology Service
· It is an internationally recognized center of excellence for pediatric hematology/oncology care.
· It is the largest pediatric cancer and hematology program in the U.S.
· It is the only pediatric hematology and oncology treatment facility in Houston with the full range of pediatric sub-specialty care available in-house, on call, 24-hours a day.
· 100% of the Center’s clinical faculty are board certified in pediatric hematology/oncology.
· It is located within Texas Children’s Hospital, a facility totally dedicated, equipped and staffed to care for children and adolescents.
· It provides comprehensive services for children and adolescents with all forms of pediatric blood disorders and cancer.
· Its patients have access to the newest and most advanced therapies for blood disorders or cancer.
· They come from throughout Texas and 34 other states and 26 countries.
· More than 50% are on medical assistance.
· 80% of cancer patients are enrolled in clinical trials.
· Nearly 25,000 patients will be seen in the Center’s outpatient clinic this year. |
