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Pediatric Hematology (blood & bleeding disorders) |
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Pediatric HematologyHematology encompasses many non-malignant diseases of the blood. The Alabama Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders at Children's of Alabama offers comprehensive programs in the following areas:
- Sickle Cell disease and disorders of hemoglobin
- Anemias
- Bleeding and clotting disorders including hemophilia
- Immune thrombocytopenic purpura
- Disorders of white blood cell function or number
- Bone marrow failure syndromes including Fanconi Anemia
- Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis
Services include:
- A full range of diagnostic services
- Consultations for your primary care physician
- Patient and family education
- Access to the latest clinical trials
- Innovative, personalized treatment plans
Did you know?
- An average of 12,000 patients visit the Pediatric Hematology-Oncology clinic each year
- 1500 children are hospitalized at Children's of Alabama each year to receive care for cancer or a blood disorder
- On average each day 20-25 children are cared for by Children's of Alabama Hematology-Oncology service on 4 Tower
- More than 1000 children with Sickle Cell Disease are served by our team of Sickle Cell Experts
- A Federally Funded and recognized Comprehensive Hemophilia Treatment Center provides care to more than 200 individuals with bleeding disorders including hemophilia and von Willebrands disease
- All current Histiocytosis Society treatment protocols are available for children with these rare disorders
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