Blood Disorders & Cancer Center
If your child needs treatment for cancer or a serious blood disorder, you’ve come to the right place.
Contact: 1-855-WVU-CARE(2273)
No other healthcare provider in West Virginia can match the level of experience, expertise, and compassion found at WVU Medicine Golisano Children's.
Our Blood Disorders and Cancer Center is home to doctors, nurses, researchers, and other specialists who chose careers in pediatric hematology and oncology, because we’re passionate about helping kids beat cancer. We have the tools, therapies, and technology to do just that.
We also provide more than just the latest cancer treatments and clinical trials. We offer an abundance of support services to help your family get through this — and to help all our patients continue experiencing the joys of childhood.
Why Choose WVU Medicine Golisano Children's Blood Disorders and Cancer Center
When you trust your child’s health to WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s, you can take comfort knowing they are in capable and caring hands.
There are many reasons that WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s is the choice for families in West Virginia and beyond.
- WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s is the largest pediatric cancer program in West Virginia.
- We are also the only NeuroOncology program in West Virginia and the only Pediatric Neurosurgery team with two board certified Pediatric Neurosurgeons.
- We are part of the Children’s Oncology Group (COG), the world’s largest organization devoted to pediatric cancer research. Our membership makes it easier for us to lead, or take part in, clinical trials that give our patients early access to promising new cancer treatments.
- Our Pediatric Infusion Center has spacious rooms to maintain comfort and privacy during treatments. We also offer a communal space for kids and families to interact with one another and bond over shared experiences.
- Patients and their families have access to a dedicated Behavioral Health provider.
- Our Pediatric Rehabilitation program helps patients navigate the physical challenges of going through cancer treatments.
Studies show that patients with cancer and certain blood disorders do better when they have more than one type of treatment and work with more than one expert.
That’s how we work at WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s — we use a team approach. Many specialists work together to care for our patients with a wide range of conditions.
Leukemia/Lymphoma
- Acute leukemias
- Castleman disease
- Chronic myelogenous leukemia
- Hodgkin lymphoma
- Juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia
- Myeloproliferative disorders
- Myelodysplastic syndromes
- Non-Hodgkin lymphoma
Solid Tumor
- Adrenocortical tumor
- Atypical rhabdoid tumor
- Clear cell sarcoma
- Ewing sarcoma
- Germ cell tumor
- Hepatoblastoma
- Miscellaneous sarcomas
- Neuroblastoma
- Neurofibromatosis
- Osteogenic sarcoma
- Rhabdomyosarcoma
- Rhabdoid tumors
- Vascular malformations
- Wilms tumor
Bone Marrow Failure
- Aplastic anemia
- Bone marrow failure syndromes
- Diamond-Blackfan anemia
- Dyskeratosis congenita
- Fanconi anemia
- Schwachman-Diamond anemia
- Severe congenital neutropenia
Hematology
- Autoimmune hemolytic anemia
- Clotting disorders
- Congenital hypoplastic anemia
- Hemolytic anemia
- Hemophilia type A and B
- Hereditary spherocytosis
- Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
- Iron deficiency anemia
- Neutropenias
- Other coagulation disorders
- Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria
- Pyruvate kinase deficiency
- Sickle cell disease
- Thalassemia
- Alpha Thalassemia
- Beta Thalassemia (Cooley’s Anemia)
- Thrombocytopenia
- Von Willebrand disease
Vascular Anomalies
- Angiofibromas
- Angiosarcomas
- Congenital hemangiomas
- Glomangiomas (glomus cell tumor)
- Hemangioendotheliomas
- Infantile hemangiomas (strawberry hemangiomas)
- Kaposi’s sarcomas
- Pyogenic granulomas (lobular capillary hemangiomas)
Histiocytosis
- Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)
- Juvenile xanthogranulomatous disease
- Langerhans cell histiocytosis
- Rosai-Dorfman disease
Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Program
The Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Program is designed to support and empower adolescents and young adults with cancer through a comprehensive approach that includes providing essential resources, mentorship, and a strong, supportive community.
The WVU Medicine Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Program supports adolescents and young adults 15 to 39 years old and is supported by the WVU Cancer Institute.
Supportive Services
Our Blood Disorders and Cancer Center also offers a variety of supportive services for patients and their families.
We believe in taking care of everyone, both physically and emotionally.
Indelible Paws Program
Few things can turn a frown upside down more quickly than a therapy dog. Our furry friend, Rigatoni, spends her days visiting patients and their families. These interactions help decrease loneliness, anxiety, and stress while giving kids a chance to play.
Camp Winaca Hemovon
WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s participates in the region’s only camp for kids with cancer or blood disorders. During this five-day experience, which takes place in Marlinton, West Virginia, children share their experiences and develop new friendships.
Connecting Champions
We were among the first hospitals in the U.S. to launch Connecting Champions, a program that provides mentorship and friendship to kids with cancer. Our on-site Connecting Champions coordinator matches patients with volunteer mentors who provide ongoing, in-person, or virtual social support.