It brings together pediatric medical and surgical oncology experts from Children's National Health System and
pediatric radiation oncology experts from the Kimmel Cancer Center to provide comprehensive pediatric cancer care, including clinical trials, to patients in the region.
Ladra was selected for running the Kimmel Cancer Center at Sibley
pediatric radiation oncology program, a collaborative program with the Children's National Health System that provides radiation oncology experts and greater convenience for families who live in the national capital region.
2015: A unique collaboration between our department of Radiation Oncology at Sibley and Children's National Pediatric Cancer Center resulted in the first dedicated
pediatric radiation oncology program in the National Capital Region.
Not exact matches
Image guided
radiation therapy (IGRT) is a commonly used modality to ensure treatment accuracy in the management of
pediatric tumors; however, consensus recommendations are needed in order to guide clinical decisions on the use of IGRT in treating
pediatric patients, according to a study published in the September - October 2014 issue of Practical
Radiation Oncology (PRO), the official clinical practice journal of the American Society for
Radiation Oncology (ASTRO).
Our Solid Tumor
Oncology Program Tumor Board, made up of
pediatric oncologists, surgeons,
radiation oncologist, pathologists, radiologists, neurosurgeons and nuclear medicine physicians, meets weekly to discuss each of neuroblastoma patient's treatment plans.
UT Southwestern's
pediatric neurosurgeons are some of the most gifted neurosurgeons in the country and have, along with their colleagues in neuro -
oncology,
radiation oncology, and neuro - radiology, dedicated their lives to the care of children with brain tumors.
Experts in
pediatric oncology,
pediatric surgery, cell and gene therapy including stem cell transplant,
radiation oncology,
pediatric anesthesia, pharmacology, social work, child life and the full complement of
pediatric subspecialty services put a strong focus on family - centered care and emotional support for both the child and the family.
An
oncology clinical trial tests new methods of treating
pediatric cancers, such as new drug therapies, new approaches to surgery or
radiation or new methods for biologically targeted therapy.
At C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, specialists in
pediatric neurosurgery,
pediatric radiation therapy,
pediatric oncology and
pediatric neuro -
oncology,
pediatric endocrinology, ophthalmology and
pediatric otolaryngology work hand - in - hand to individualize your child's care and apply the very latest therapies available.
The team is supported by a range of
pediatric specialists from CHaD and DHMC in many areas including radiology, pathology, surgery, neuro - surgery, neurology, urology, and
radiation -
oncology.