Pediatric Cancer

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Pediatric Cancer Care

A diagnosis of cancer can be devastating for a child and their family. But there is cause for hope. Our UChicago Medicine Comer Children's pediatric cancer specialists are at the forefront of cancer care, utilizing innovative therapies and proven treatments to provide comprehensive, effective care.

Chicagoland Children's Health Alliance: A Message from Tara Henderson, MD, MPH, Chief of Pediatric Cancer and Blood Diseases

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Chicagoland Children's Health Alliance: A Message from Tara Henderson, MD, MPH, Chief of Pediatric Cancer and Blood Diseases

The CCHA is a collaboration among the University of Chicago Medicine Comer Children’s Hospital, Advocate Children’s Hospital and Pediatrics at NorthShore University HealthSystem.

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Our Pediatric Cancer Locations in Chicago and Merrillville

Request an Appointment

The information you provide on this secure form to request an appointment with a Comer pediatric cancer expert will enable us to assist you as efficiently as possible. A representative will contact you within one to two business days to help you schedule an appointment. 

To speak to someone directly, please call 773-702-6169. If you have symptoms of an urgent nature, please call your doctor or go to the emergency room immediately.

For Referring Physicians

To refer a pediatric patient for cancer care, please call UCM Physician Connect at 1-800-824-2282

 

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