Pediatric Cancer Care

According to the American Childhood Cancer Organization, every 3 minutes, somewhere in the world a family hears the devastating words that their child has been diagnosed with cancer. 

The teams at Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital and Health Network are prepared to support children and their families from diagnosis to remission and beyond.

Mary Bridge Children’s offers:  

• Leading-edge cancer treatment and research: Patients have access to clinical trials and the same standardized care procedures found at other leading hospitals nationwide. 
• Convenient care: The hospital offers advanced care closer to home, minimizing disruption to daily life for children and families. 
• Comprehensive, personalized support: Mary Bridge is committed to providing family-centered care with a full range of child and family support services to make treatment easier on children and families. 

While many of the oncology services offered by Mary Bridge Children’s are covered by insurance, support services that remove barriers to care like transportation and food are largely supported by donors.  

Cancer survivors face lifelong health issues because of their treatment, and ongoing monitoring of their health is vital. Over 70 percent of childhood cancer survivors will have at least one significant chronic health condition related to their cancer treatment, and more than 40 percent of survivors will have a severe, disabling or life-threatening condition related to treatment.

The Pano Koumantaros Cancer Survivorship Program at Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital  helps children and families plan for and mitigate chronic and long-term impacts of cancer treatment. Through individualized treatment plans, clinical staff work with the child and family to schedule future appointments and diagnostic tests, and align long term care plans with national recommendations for care. 

While insurance does cover some of the costs associated with the program, the unmet cost of care is approximately $1,500 per patient. Your contributions can ensure that every survivor has a care plan to manage the long-term impacts of cancer treatment and to thrive into adulthood.