Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Receives $7.5 Million State Budget Appropriation to Advance Pediatric Cancer Research

noviembre 25, 2025 –

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital's Helen & Jacob Shaham Cancer & Blood Disorders Institute received a $7.5 million budget appropriation to advance pediatric cancer research and care. Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis announced the award under the newly created Cancer Connect Collaborative Research Incubator Fund (Incubator).

Helen & Jacob Shaham Cancer & Blood Disorders Institute at Nicklaus Children's Hospital Recognized for Excellence in Cancer Registration

agosto 28, 2025 –

The Florida Department of Health and the Florida Cancer Data System (FCDS) has awarded the Helen & Jacob Shaham Cancer & Blood Disorders Institute at Nicklaus Children's Hospital the 2024 Jean Byers Memorial Award for Excellence in Cancer Registration. The FCDS recognizes facilities that have met or exceeded the national quality standards for timeliness and completeness in cancer reporting.

Aiming for Pinpoint Accuracy in Pediatric Oncological Care

diciembre 23, 2024 – As medicine continues to progress toward personalized medicine, innovative targeted therapy methodologies show promise to improve outcomes for children experiencing cancer. Through a partnership with Florida International University (FIU), the Helen & Jacob Shaham Cancer & Blood Disorders Institute at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital offers a groundbreaking cancer treatment approach that wields the power to change cancer care forever.

Meet Dr. Utset-Ward: Enhancing Pediatric Orthopedic Oncology Care

noviembre 04, 2024 – Dedicated to delivering cutting-edge cancer care to children, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is proud to welcome Thomas J. Utset-Ward, MD, MBA, to our Orthopedic, Sports Medicine and Spine Institute. Dr. Utset-Ward brings a wealth of experience as a pediatric orthopedic surgical oncologist, specializing in sarcomas, limb salvage and reconstruction, pediatric arthroplasty and general pediatric orthopedic surgery.

Elevating Pediatric Cancer Care With Life-Changing Research

marzo 12, 2024 – The Cancer and Blood Disorders Institute at Nicklaus Children's Hospital is committed to enrolling as many patients as possible in clinical trials, having a longstanding membership in the Children’s Oncology Group (COG), which offers clinical trials for common and uncommon pediatric cancers.

Targeted Leukemia Care Focused on the Well-Being of Children and Families

marzo 05, 2024 – Leukemia is a common malignancy in children, but treatment advances have led to improved outcomes. At Nicklaus Children's Hospital Cancer and Blood Disorders Institute, every form of leukemia therapy is available. Cancer researchers are actively researching which targeted therapies work best for children based on their diagnosis. Proper leukemia care not only considers the necessary to eradicate disease, but also attends to the well-being of the whole person.

Advanced, Personalized Care for Children with Thyroid Cancer

febrero 19, 2024 – Although a rare type of pediatric cancer, thyroid cancer in children is on the rise. The multidisciplinary team in the thyroid cancer program at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is dedicated to providing advanced, comprehensive diagnosis and treatment options while offering families support every step of the way.

Looking to the Future of Oncology Care through Blood and Marrow Transplantation

diciembre 18, 2023 – Comprehensive Blood and bone marrow transplantation is an effective way to treat malignant and nonmalignant diseases in pediatric patients. After decades of success, the Nicklaus Children’s Pediatric Blood and Marrow Transplant Program has become a key referral center, ensuring more children have access to blood and bone marrow transplantation services, ancillary services, and subspecialty care.

Setting the Gold Standard: Advancing Care for Sarcoma and Solid Tumors

noviembre 29, 2023 – Bone and joint cancers account for a fraction of cancer cases in the U.S., and their rarity and a paucity of treatment options underscore the need for experienced, multidisciplinary care and novel solutions. Nicklaus Children's Hospital's Sarcoma and Solid Tumor Program delivers both options for children with these malignancies.

Dr. Khatib to receive Excellence Clinical Teaching Award

abril 12, 2021 – We are happy to share that Dr. Ziad Khatib, Director of the Neuro Oncology Program at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital has been selected to receive an Excellence in Clinical Teaching Award in Pediatrics from the Florida International University - Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine.

National Cancer Survivor's Day 2019

junio 03, 2019 – Patients from the Nicklaus Children's Cancer and Blood Disorders Center reunited with their doctors and nurses for a day of family fun to celebrate life on National Cancer Survivors Day.

Young cancer survivors gather for a night of games

febrero 27, 2019 –

More than two dozen pediatric cancer survivors joined us for a night of fun and games at our Adolescent and Young Adult game event held on February 22. Thank you to all who joined us for this inagural event!

To learn more and receive information about upcoming events email cancerfree@nicklaushealth.org.

Nicklaus Children's Hospital doctors cure children with rare blood disorder

octubre 18, 2018 – Doctors in South Florida are performing a life-saving procedure for children born with a rare genetic condition: thalassemia.

Siblings of Cancer Patients enjoy a Fun Filled Day

julio 06, 2018 – More than two dozen children attended the Bear Hug camp at Nicklaus Children's last week. This day camp is for siblings of pediatric cancer patients to encourage socialization among peers and help them gain insight on their siblings' care journey. 

Neuro Oncology Holiday Party 2017

diciembre 15, 2017 – Children being treated by the Cancer & Blood Disorders Center, Neuro Oncology Program at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital and their families took part in a holiday celebration.

Miami SuperHeroes Unite!

abril 25, 2017 – The Cancer & Blood Disorders Center Team came together at the Miami SuperHeroes Unite! Walk hosted by CureSearch.

The Children's Bereavement Center Steps for Healing 5K

noviembre 25, 2016 – Team Nicklaus Children's Hospital raised $2,775 for the Children's Bereavement Center Steps for Healing 5K which took place on Saturday, November 19, 2016 at Zoo Miami.

Cancer Center's Mini Relay for Life

noviembre 11, 2016 – Nicklaus Children's Cancer and Blood Disorders Center hosts mini Relay for Life event to honor all those touched by cancer. Thank you to all the patients and families who joined us this evening.

Sickle Cell Family Reunion 2016

septiembre 20, 2016 – Patients treated by the Sickle Cell Comprehensive Center at Nicklaus Children’s reunited with hospital care team for a day of fun at Action Town Florida, an indoor entertainment facility with many attractions for kids of all ages. 

Cancer Survivor's Day 2016

junio 05, 2016 – In honor of Cancer Survivor's Day, Nicklaus Children's Hospital's Cancer and Blood Disorders Center provided our patients and families a day of fun at Zoo Miami.

Skin Cancer Screening

mayo 31, 2016 – May was Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month. The department of Dermatology at Nicklaus children's Hospital provided a free skin cancer screening to the community (adults and children) on May 25, 2015.

Cancer Center's Holiday Party 2015

diciembre 15, 2015 – Children being treated by the Cancer Center at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital and their families took part in a holiday celebration.

National Cancer Survivors Day 2015

junio 05, 2015 – Patients and their families spent a fun-filled day at the Miami Seaquarium yesterday in celebration of National Cancer Survivors Day! The event was sponsored by Nicklaus Children's Hospital and the Live Like Bella Foundation.

Families Celebrate Life at Second Annual Sickle Cell Family Reunion

septiembre 24, 2014 – Patients treated at Miami Children’s Hospital’s (MCH) Sickle Cell Comprehensive Care Center came together for a day of fun at Zoo Miami on Saturday, September 6th.