Cancer and Blood Disease Services

Your child deserves the best cancer care available. At University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital, your child is treated by a specialist who is an expert in your child’s specific type of cancer, with access to the best treatments, including clinical trials of promising new therapies not yet widely available.

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And every member of our staff is specially trained to care for children, offering support, compassion, and hope to kids and their families, every step of the way.

Our Services

Leukemia and Lymphoma

Leukemia and lymphoma are cancers of the blood. We are nationally recognized for our experience and expertise in treating children with these conditions.

Neuro-oncology

The neuro-oncology team at UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital provides the most comprehensive treatment in the region, and we’re also trained to work specifically with families and children whose lives have been forever changed by a cancer diagnosis.

Solid Tumors

If your child has been diagnosed with a tumor, you need answers to your questions, and you need hope. UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital blends academic medical expertise and compassionate care to guide you and your child every step of the way.

Hematology

The diagnosis of a blood disorder may feel like an uphill battle for you and your child. We’re here to help guide you on this path. With the latest research, participation in clinical trials, and comprehensive treatment services, we offer the region’s top blood disorder care. We’ll support your child and your whole family with patient-centered care throughout this journey.

Psycho-Oncology

Psycho-oncology helps children, adolescents, and young adults manage the emotional, psychological, and social issues that may occur after a cancer diagnosis, throughout treatment, and into survivorship.

Advanced Therapies for Pediatric Cancer

Following a cancer diagnosis, there are many possible treatment options depending on the stage of your child’s cancer. If your child has received a diagnosis of a tumor, blood cancer, or other blood condition, your child may be a candidate for a stem cell transplant.