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- Anemia
- Bleeding disorders
- Bone marrow failure syndromes
- Brain tumors
- Clotting disorders
- Hemophilia
- Histiocytic disorders
- Leukemia
- Lymphoma
- Miscellaneous pediatric malignancies
- Myelodysplastic syndromes
- Platelet disorders
- Red blood cell disorders
- Sickle cell disease and other sickling syndromes
- Solid tumors
- Thalassemia
- White blood cell disorders
Proud of our
Erwood G. Edwards, Jr. M.D.Chief, Pediatric Hematology & Oncology
Leadership and Practice
Erwood G. Edwards, Jr. M.D.Chief, Pediatric Hematology & Oncology"We are dedicated to providing the most compassionate care possible, for both the patient and the family."
Commission on Cancer Accredited
As an accredited program, we're dedicated to improving survival and quality of life for people with cancer. Our team is committed to serving our patients and community by reducing the incidence of cancer and ensuring access to screening, early detection, treatment and quality care.
ACS Cancer ProgramState of the Art Treatment
State-of-the-art treatment is provided by a team of physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, psychologists, child life specialists, dieticians, social workers, chaplains, pharmacists, case managers and volunteers.
Compassionate Care
We know a child's cancer or blood disorder presents extraordinary physical, emotional and social challenges. We are with you every step of the way.
Chronic Transfusion Therapy
Carilion Children’s Hematology and Oncology offers chronic transfusion therapy. Chronic transfusion therapy is a form of blood transfusion that is repeated on a regular basis and is used to treat serious symptoms or prevent complications related to sickle cell disease.
Palliative Care Program
Violet M. Borowicz, M.D., leads the palliative care program at Carilion Children’s. The role of pediatric palliative care is to improve quality of life for any child diagnosed with a chronic or life-threatening illness through continuity of care, symptom management and psychosocial support.
Child Life Program
The Child Life Program is managed by a team of individuals specifically trained and certified to help children, adolescents, and families understand the illness, necessary treatment plan, and hospitalization. The Child Life Program is the only program of its kind in Western Virginia.
Commission on Cancer Accredited
As an accredited program, we're dedicated to improving survival and quality of life for people with cancer. Our team is committed to serving our patients and community by reducing the incidence of cancer and ensuring access to screening, early detection, treatment and quality care.
ACS Cancer ProgramState of the Art Treatment
State-of-the-art treatment is provided by a team of physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, psychologists, child life specialists, dieticians, social workers, chaplains, pharmacists, case managers and volunteers.
Compassionate Care
We know a child's cancer or blood disorder presents extraordinary physical, emotional and social challenges. We are with you every step of the way.
Chronic Transfusion Therapy
Carilion Children’s Hematology and Oncology offers chronic transfusion therapy. Chronic transfusion therapy is a form of blood transfusion that is repeated on a regular basis and is used to treat serious symptoms or prevent complications related to sickle cell disease.
Palliative Care Program
Violet M. Borowicz, M.D., leads the palliative care program at Carilion Children’s. The role of pediatric palliative care is to improve quality of life for any child diagnosed with a chronic or life-threatening illness through continuity of care, symptom management and psychosocial support.
Child Life Program
The Child Life Program is managed by a team of individuals specifically trained and certified to help children, adolescents, and families understand the illness, necessary treatment plan, and hospitalization. The Child Life Program is the only program of its kind in Western Virginia.
At Carilion Children’s Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, we treat children with blood disorders and cancer with an integrated, family-centered approach.
Innovative
State of the art treatment for pediatric hematology and oncology patients
Compassionate
Treating children with utmost compassion in their cancer journey
Innovative
State of the art treatment for pediatric hematology and oncology patients
Compassionate
Treating children with utmost compassion in their cancer journey
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Online resources
We know a child's cancer or blood disorder presents extraordinary physical, emotional and social challenges. We are with you every step of the way. Here are some resources that can help.
Patient Resources
Information from our partners
COG Survivorship Guide
The Children's Oncology Group has put together this long-term follow-up guidelines for survivors of childhood, adolescent & young adult cancers.
More Patient Resources
Information to help
Sickle Cell Disease
The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is a great resource for more information on Sickle Cell Disease.
Carilion Children’s Family Camp Weekend
Family Camp Weekend is a weekend of fun and relaxation for children living with a critical or chronic illness and their immediate family members.
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Meet Our Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Team
The specialists at Carilion Children’s Pediatric Hematology and Oncology treat children with blood disorders and cancer in a child-friendly, family-centered environment.
Call 540-981-7376Dr. Mandy Atkinson, M.D., is Director of Carilion Children’s Comprehensive Pediatric Sickle Cell Program
Dr. Violet Borowicz, M.D., is the Pediatric Palliative Medicine Attending
4 Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Locations
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