Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Program
The Cancer Institute of New Jersey offers state-of-the-art approaches to cancer care and the treatment of blood disorders, using sophisticated techniques in diagnosis, surgery and chemotherapy and radiation therapy. As full members of the Children's Oncology Group, the world's largest research organization for the understanding and treatment of childhood cancer, the most advanced care can be provided to children. Care is provided in a comfortable setting designed specifically for young children and adolescents, with laboratory, pharmacy and transfusion services on site. Patients who need to stay overnight are admitted to the Pediatric Hematology/Oncology unit at the Bristol-Myers Squibb Children’s Hospital at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. Each room of this dedicated unit offers amenities including television, VCRs, video games, individual showers and in-room sleeping accommodations for parents. Proximity to treatment during cancer care is important, making CINJ’s central location in New Brunswick easily accessible to patients across New Jersey without traveling to New York or Pennsylvania. In addition, CINJ’s Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Program also provides care around the clock at Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune, as well as consultative services at many other hospitals throughout the State. Components of the Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Program
The Valerie Fund/CINJ LITE Program at The Cancer Institute of New Jersey, provides long-term evaluation, support, and health education for the growing population of childhood cancer survivors. The successes in the treatment of childhood cancer have led to increasing survival rates. Survivors may be at risk for developing problems (late effects) from the life-saving cancer treatments they received (chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery) since the treatment not only gets rid of the cancer, but also damages healthy tissues/cells. Long-lasting and late-appearing damage can disrupt health, normal growth and development, well being, and the quality of life. Our goal is to provide the on-going care needed to meet the needs of childhood cancer survivors. With medical advances, many more children and teenagers will survive the diagnosis of cancer. The health needs of these survivors are different from those receiving therapy. They need follow-up (routine check-ups, bloodwork, tests, and teaching) by doctors and nurses who know the late effects of cancer treatments. The Valerie Fund/CINJ LITE Program is designed to meet the needs of these long-term survivors and their families. Our physicians work with the Bristol Myers Squibb Children’s Hospital at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital’s Pediatric Advanced Comprehensive Care Team (PACCT) Program which is a unique program that addresses end of life issues and is an integral part of the Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Program’s “total” commitment to patient/family care. Physicians, nurses, counselors who have care for these children from initial diagnosis and subsequent treatments continue to be the individual professionals that care for them at home through the palliative care services program. The concept of extended home care is an innovative program that reflects efforts to improve medical and healthcare services in an increasingly important area of childcare. Knowing and trusting the treatment team is a major first step in acceptance of the dying process, and the cornerstone of the palliative home care medical services program. For additional information or to schedule an appointment call 732-235-KIDS (5437) Staff of this Program:
The Valerie Fund/CINJ LITE Program, provides long-term evaluation, support, and health education for the growing population of childhood cancer survivors. |
Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Program
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The Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Program at The Cancer Institute of New Jersey provides comprehensive, state-of-the-art care for children and adolescents with cancer and blood disorders. Care is provided by a multidisciplinary team of subspecialists. At CINJ, we take care of children, not just their disease. Accordingly, a team of physicians, nurses, psychologists, social workers, and child life therapists tends to all aspects of care for the patient and family. In addition, there are full-time teachers on staff, so children can stay current with their schoolwork while receiving treatment.