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Why choose Cook Children’s for cancer and blood disorders

No family is ever fully prepared to hear the words, “Your child has cancer.” But what happens next can make all the difference. At Cook Children's Hematology and Oncology Center, you'll find leading-edge care and a team deeply attuned to the needs of children, teens and young adults. Here, services are personalized, precise and built around your child's life. From the first appointment forward, you'll find advanced medicine, steady partnership, thoughtful answers and the kind of hope that comes from knowing what works and matters.

Your child receives services from highly regarded specialists focusing exclusively on pediatric cancer and blood disorders. The same doctors are with your child from diagnosis through treatment. Your family builds relationships with trusted physicians who know your child’s needs and are deeply invested in their care. 

U.S. News & World Report ranks us among the nation's top pediatric cancer programs. That recognition reflects the safe, effective care we provide every day, even for complex diagnoses. More importantly, it gives you one more reason to feel confident in your child's care.

We're always looking for better ways to care for children with cancer and blood disorders. Our team participates in respected research networks nationwide and worldwide. We also conduct our own studies, bringing new ideas to life. Explore hematology and oncology research.

We put your family first in all we do. Our team listens to you and involves you in important care decisions every step of the way. Child life specialists use a variety of techniques to help your child cope. Additional support services help make things a little easier for you to focus on your child.

Moments of magic

Every day, we help children triumph over cancer and blood disorders. Here are some of the latest highlights and celebrations from our team.

Lucy's Story: A Young Girl's Triumph Over Leukemia

Lucy was a spunky, fun-loving 3-year-old until a trip to the emergency room at Cook Children’s changed everything. Doctors discovered that Lucy had acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Thankfully, Cook Children’s is home to one of the nation’s best pediatric cancer teams. Today, Lucy is cancer-free and ringing in a bright and spunky future. This is her story.

12-Year-Old Defies All Odds, Achieving Remission From Back-to-Back Cancer Diagnoses

Caitlin Schwartz has fought and beat cancer not once — but twice in the last two years. As she forges ahead, her care team at Cook Children’s is taking every measure to keep her healthy and cancer-free.

Living with Hemophilia: Stories of Resilience

Any time a child gets a bump, cut or bruise, it's a scary moment for parents. Most of the time a bandage will mend things, but for a parent whose child has a bleeding disorder, it's a slightly different story.