The Department of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology diagnoses and treats blood disorders and childhood cancers using advanced therapies and personalized care...
Diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of pediatric blood diseases and cancers require a multidisciplinary approach; considering this fact, all necessary units work cooperatively for quick and ideal treatment services regarding supervision of such diseases in our hospital. All laboratory tests which are required for diagnosis and supervision of these diseases but cannot be analyzed in our country are delivered to reference laboratories in the world.
βMultidisciplinary Pediatric Tumor Councilβ is organized with participation of pediatric surgery, pediatric radiology, radiation oncology, nuclear medicine, pathology, neurosurgery, otorhinolaryngology, orthopedics and other departments, when necessary, in addition to Pediatric Hematology and Oncology team. Optimal practice is discussed and planned for diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of each patient in these councils in the form of a joint protocol.
Early signs may include:
Unexplained fatigue or pallor
Frequent infections or fever
Easy bruising or bleeding
Persistent bone or joint pain
Swollen lymph nodes or abdomen
Headaches with vomiting
Unusual lumps or masses
Sudden weight loss or loss of appetite
Medical Point offers a full spectrum of therapies, including:
Chemotherapy
Targeted therapy and immunotherapy
Radiation therapy (when needed)
Bone marrow (stem cell) transplantation (through partner centers)
Blood transfusion support
Pain and symptom management
Psychological and nutritional support
Pediatric hematology and oncology is a medical specialty focused on the diagnosis and treatment of blood disorders and cancers in children, including infants, toddlers, adolescents, and young adults.
