Childhood Cancer

The UM Children's Hospital childhood cancer team evaluates, diagnoses and treats all types of cancer in children, from infancy to young adulthood.

Our experienced team of pediatric oncologists provides comprehensive care for many cancers, including leukemia, Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma, neuroblastoma, renal tumors, soft tissue tumors and bone tumors.

Choose UM Children's for Childhood Cancer Care

There are many reasons to choose UM Children's Hospital for your child's cancer care:

• We don't just treat the child; we treat the whole family. Addressing the needs of caregivers as well as patients is key to a successful outcome.
• Our cancer care ranks among the top nationwide, with recognized experts in cancer research.
• You'll get the feel of a smaller private practice focused on personalized care, with access to the knowledge of an academic research organization.
• In addition to oncologists, nurse practitioners, nurses and staff, our team includes social workers, child life specialists, psychologists and more to guide your family during your child's treatment.
• UM Children's is an active part of the University of Maryland's Greenebaum Cancer Center (UMGCCC), which is designated by the National Cancer Institute as a center delivering cutting-edge treatments. As part of the nationwide research network Children's Oncology Group, UMGCCC offers our patients access to state-of-the-art clinical trials.
• We offer a Cancer Survivor Program that provides long-term follow-up care to all survivors of childhood cancer. It helps patients anticipate later effects of therapy and remain healthy.
• Our additional services include genetic counseling and expert care for blood diseases and conditions.

Learn More About Our Childhood Cancer Services

Visit Us

Our locations are convenient to Baltimore City and Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Harford counties and surrounding areas. Visit each page below for directions and parking information.

Baltimore City

• University of Maryland Children's Hospital

Anne Arundel County 

• University of Maryland Pediatrics at Hanover

Baltimore County

• University of Maryland Pediatrics at Lutherville

Harford County

• Pediatric Specialty Care Bel Air