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When Olivia and her parents arrived at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital for the first time in May 2023, they were shocked to receive the news that Olivia had a cancerous growth in her left femur bone.
Pediatric Oncology and Hematology
Where groundbreaking pediatric cancer research meets world-class compassionate care.
The Helen & Jacob Shaham Cancer & Blood Disorders Institute is transforming care so that no child has to leave the state of Florida for leading-edge cancer treatment.
Your gift today can support groundbreaking pediatric cancer research and world-class compassionate care for our young warriors.
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The Helen & Jacob Shaham Cancer Blood Disorders Institute at Nicklaus Children's Hospital is transforming pediatric cancer care to make sure no child has to leave Florida for leading-edge cancer treatment.
Our specialists provide state-of-the-art medical and surgical care for more pediatric cancer patients than any other facility in South Florida, leading the way through investments in groundbreaking research focused on new cures, treatments and diagnostic procedures.
We are recognized for our holistic treatment approach that places the child and family at the center of a highly coordinated network. Our pediatric oncology and hematology specialists work together to anticipate and meet the needs of the child and family throughout the treatment and follow-up process.
Pediatric Cancer Comprehensive Programs and Services
- Blood and Marrow Transplantation Program
- Genetic Evaluation and Counseling Program
- Hemophilia Treatment Center
- International Patient Services
- Leukemia & Lymphoma Program
- Neuro-Oncology Center
- Sarcoma & Solid Tumors Program
- Sickle Cell/Hemoglobinopathies Program
- Survive & Thrive: Cancer Survivorship Program
- Support Services for Patients and Families
Cancer Treatments and Procedures
- Ketogenic diet managed by a special team
- MR Guided Focused Ultrasound
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Optical Imaging
- 3-D brain imaging with co-registration of the images
- Spinal Ultrasound
- Spinal Tap and Lumbar Puncture
- Spinal Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Electroencephalogram
- Electromyography
- Basic Genetic Testing
- Radiosurgery
- Embolization
- Nerve Conduction Study
- Interventional Radiology for Vascular Malformations
- High-resolution brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
- MRI-guided laser ablation surgery
- Shunt Placement
- MSLT Sleep Study
- Intraoperative Brain Mapping
- Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy with Choroid Plexus Cauterization
- Muscle Ultrasound
- Intraoperative MRI (iMRI)
- Neurological Diagnostic Tests
- Intrathecal Baclofen Pump
- Responsive Neurostimulation (RNS)
- Neuropsychological Test
- MWT Sleep Test
- Low Glycemic Index Treatment (LGIT)
- Endovenous Laser Ablation
- Dorsal Rhizotomy
- Low-Frequency Focused Ultrasound
- Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI)
- Biopsies of Muscle, Nerve and Skin
- Polysomnography
- Evoked Potentials
- Botox/Dysport Injections
- PSG Sleep Study
- Brain Scan
- Brain Ultrasound
- CPAP Titration Sleep Study
- CT Scan (Computed Tomography)
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Conditions We Treat
The Brain Institute offers a comprehensive array of multidisciplinary programs that treat the following conditions:
- Adamantinoma
- Alpha Thalassemia
- Anemia
- Angiofibroma
- Aplastic Anemia (AA)
- Astrocytoma
- Benign and malignant head and neck tumors
- Beta Thalassemia
- Bone Tumors and Cysts
- Cardiac Tumor
- Chondroblastoma
- Chronic Granulomatous Disease
- Congenital Anemia
- Differentiated Thyroid Cancer
- Dyskeratosis congenita
- Epithelioid Hemangioendothelioma
- Fanconi Anemia
- Germinoma of the Central Nervous system
- Glioblastoma Multiforme
- Glioma
- Hemangiopericytoma
- Hemoglobin E
- Hemolytic Anemia
- Hemolytic Disease
- Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis
- Hemophilia
- Hepatoblastoma
- Hgb C Disease
- Hgb E Disease
- Hgb H Disease
- Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
- Immune Deficiency Syndromes
- Inborn Errors of Metabolism
- Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome
- Kostmann’s Syndrome
- Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis
- Leukemia
- Liver Tumors
- Lymphomas
- Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma
- Malignant Rhabdoid Tumor
- Medullary Thyroid Cancer
- Medulloblastoma
- Megaloblastic Anemia
- Melanoma
- Metabolic Storage Diseases
- Myelodysplastic Syndrome
- Neuroblastoma
- Neurofibrosarcoma
- Ocular Tumors
- Odontogenic Tumors
- Osteopetrosis
- Osteosarcoma
- Palatal Tumors
- Platelet Function Disorders
- Polycythemia
- Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumors (PNET)
- Rare Bleeding Disorders
- Red Blood Cell Disorders
- Rhabdoid Tumor Predisposition Syndrome
- Sacrococcygeal Teratoma
- Sarcomas
- Shwachman-Diamond Syndrome
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Spinal Cord Tumors
- Teratoma
- Testicular Tumors
- Thalassemia
- Thrombocytopenia
- Thrombocytopenia-Absent Radius Syndrome
- Thrombophilia
- Thyroid Disorders
- Vascular Anomalies
- Vitamin K deficiency bleeding
- White Blood Cell Disorders
- Wilms’ Tumor
- Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome
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Helen and Jacob Shaham Donor Profile: Dedicated to Fighting Pediatric Cancer
Cancer is a devastating diagnosis, but it is particularly challenging for children and their families. Each year, almost 16,000 children and adolescents are diagnosed with cancer in the U.S., hundreds of them here in Florida, according to the American Childhood Cancer Organization.
South Florida philanthropists Helen and Jacob Shaham made a generous gift to Nicklaus Children's Hopsital with the hope of advancing the treatment of cancer and hematologic diseases in kids across the region. In their honor, the Helen & Jacob Shaham Cancer & Blood Disorders Institute at Nicklaus Children's Hospital now bears their name.
Blood & Marrow Transplantation Program
Our hallmark Blood and Marrow Transplantation Program at Nicklaus Children's Hospital is celebrating its 33th anniversary this year as South Florida's first and most experienced children's cancer center. Since the program was founded in 1991, we have performed over 400+ transplants with the best outcomes in the region.
For International Patients
Nicklaus Children's Global Health Department coordinates care for international patients. Connect with a member of our multilingual concierge staff today. Call us at 1-888-797-6010 or click below to learn more about our services.
Michael's Story with Pediatric Cancer
573+
Pediatric blood and marrow transplants performed since 1991, with the best outcomes in the region28
Inpatient beds dedicated to hematology/oncology40
Current pediatric cancer research trials
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