The Pediatric Hematology and Oncology team provides comprehensive, multidisciplinary care and support for children diagnosed with cancer and blood disorders and their families.
Connor's Way Forward
At just 20 months old, Connor Ponce was diagnosed with a glioma tumor in his brain. Learn about Connor's treatment and recovery at Dartmouth Health Children's.
Families are given accurate information about their child's diagnosis and treatment options. Parents are an important part of the medical team and are involved in each step of the process.
We recognize that a cancer diagnosis does not happen to the child alone, but rather impacts the whole family. We strive to provide effective and useful support to each family member throughout treatment and beyond.
Children followed by the Pediatric Hematology and Oncology team are seen by a core team of three oncologists, six members of the nursing staff, a dietician, a dedicated Child Life Specialist, and a social worker. The team is supported by many pediatric specialists in many areas, including radiology, pathology, surgery, neurosurgery, neurology, urology, and radiation-oncology.
Surgery and inpatient hospital admissions are primarily provided at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC) in Lebanon, NH. Chemotherapy is administered at both Dartmouth Cancer Center and at Dartmouth Cancer Center Manchester in Manchester, NH. Care is provided in the community through the support of visiting nurses and pediatricians whenever possible.
More information
For more information about Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, including information about our pediatric brain tumor clinic, clinical trials, referring a patient to the program, getting a second opinion, and our care team, please see Pediatric Cancer Program on the Dartmouth Cancer Center website.