Pediatric Hematology, Oncology, Neuro-Oncology & Stem Cell Transplantation
The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at Lurie Children’s treats more children with cancer and blood disorders than any other hospital in Illinois. Although cancer is rare in children, we treat 220 new patients each year for a wide range of childhood cancers. The center is nationally-ranked by U.S. News & World Report for pediatric oncology. We also have the region’s most complete array of programs and services for children with blood disorders such as hemoglobin disorders, hemophilia, thrombophilia and sickle cell disease.
We are committed to caring for each patient’s physical, emotional and social needs in a kid-friendly environment. We believe in family-centered care, which means we involve the whole family in a patient’s treatment plan. From bringing family members into care plan meetings, to providing support and distraction to a patient’s siblings, we do our best to help fit our care within your lifestyle.
A multidisciplinary team of experienced healthcare providers will care for your child. This team approach makes it easier for you to see every specialist your child needs under one roof and often in the same visit. To meet all of your child’s needs, physicians in our center have access to specialists from 70 medical and surgical specialties at Lurie Children’s. Our physicians also work closely with pediatric radiation oncologists and other specialists at the nearby Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University.
Nationally-Ranked Care
Lurie Children's is ranked 19th in the nation for pediatric cancer care by U.S.News & World Report.
Pediatric Oncology & Hematology Conditions We Treat
- Anemia
- Bone Marrow Failure
- Brain Tumors
- Cancer
- Ewing Sarcoma
- Germ Cell Tumors
- Hemolytic Anemia
- Hemophilia
- Hepatoblastoma
- Hodgkin Lymphoma
- Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
- Leukemia
- Moyamoya Disease
- Neuroblastoma
- Neutropenia
- Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
- Osteosarcoma in Children
- Retinoblastoma
- Rhabdomyosarcoma
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Thalassemia
- Thrombophilia
- Thyroid Cancer
- von Willebrand Disease
- Wilms Tumor
- Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome (WAS)
- X-linked Lymphoproliferative Disease (XLP)
- X-linked Severe Combined Immunodeficiency 1 (SCID-X1)
Pediatric Oncology & Hematology Programs
We treat patients ranging in age from newborns to young adults. Families from throughout the Midwest and across the country come to Lurie Children’s to take advantage of resources for cancer and blood disorder care that are not widely available.
- Adolescent & Young Adult Cancer Program
- Brain Tumor Program
- Cancer Predisposition Program
- CAR T-Cell Therapy Program
- Chronic Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD) Program
- Cooperative Sickle Cell Donor Program
- Extracorporeal Photopheresis (ECP) Program
- Fertility & Hormone Preservation & Restoration Program
- Gynecology Program
- Head & Neck Surgery Program
- Hematological Malignancy Program
- Hemophilia Program
- Hepatoblastoma Program
- Neuropsychology Testing
- Pigmented Lesion Center
- Sarcoma Program
- Sickle Cell Disease Program
- Solid Tumor Program
- Stem Cell Transplantation Program
- Surgical Oncology Program
- Survivors Taking Action and Responsibility (STAR) Program
- Thalassemia Program
- Thrombophilia Program
Pediatric Oncology & Hematology Tests & Treatments
Make an Appointment
We offer easy online scheduling for your child's hematology and oncology needs.
Meet Our Pediatric Oncologists & Hematologists
Members of Lurie Children’s Division of Hematology, Oncology, Neuro-Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation staff the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders. Our team includes:
Our Research
Our center has a thriving research program, encompassing many groundbreaking studies in patients (clinical trials) as well as basic science investigations and translational research using a “bench to bedside” approach. Through research projects that we conduct at our own hospital and with other centers, we hope to:
- Provide access to innovative treatments that are available only at a limited number of research centers
- Improve the detection of pediatric brain tumors and blood disorders, and their complications
- Discover safer, more effective treatments to prolong the patient’s life and enhance quality of life
Our Locations
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
225 E. Chicago Ave.
Chicago, Illinois 60611
312.227.4000
Lurie Children's at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital Pediatric Outpatient Center
25 N. Winfield Road
East Entrance
Winfield, Illinois 60190
630.933.6631
Lurie Children's Hospital Outpatient Center in Arlington Heights
Busse Center for Specialty Medicine
880 W. Central Rd, Ste 6400
Arlington Heights, Illinois 60005
312.227.5410
Lurie Children's Hospital Outpatient Center in Lake Forest
Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital Campus
900 N. Westmoreland, Suite 110 (Bays Medical Office Building, 1st Floor)*
Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
312.227.1010
Northwestern Medicine Chicago Proton Center
4455 Weaver Parkway
Warrenville, Illinois 60555
877.887.5807
Lurie Children's Hospital Outpatient Center in New Lenox
1870 N. Silver Cross Blvd. (formerly Clinton Street)
Suite 100
New Lenox, Illinois 60451
312.227.3620
Lurie Children's Hospital Outpatient Center in Schaumburg (Opening Fall 2025)
1895 Arbor Glen Boulevard
Schaumburg, Illinois 60195
1.800.543.7362
Cancer & Blood Disorders News & Stories
Newsweek Again Ranks Lurie Children’s #1 in Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery Nationally
Lurie Children’s once again ranked #1 in Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery, and in the top 10 in five additional specialties, in Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Children’s Hospitals 2025.
From Pain to Possibility: Angel’s Journey to Curing Sickle Cell Disease
Angel tried out for her high school track team on a spring school day and awoke the next morning with intense pain throughout her body. She had never experienced this pain before, but she’d seen her family members endure painful episodes while dealing with sickle cell disease.
Simplifying Pediatric Cancer Research with Storytelling
When a young patient with leukemia relapsed after years of treatment and a stem cell transplant, he and his family put their hope in an immunotherapy clinical trial with Dr. Kevin McNerney. Today, years later, he's disease free.
Chicago's Top Doctors for Kids 2025
Several of Lurie Children's providers were recognized in Chicago Magazine Castle-Connolly Top Doctors 2025 list.
Lurie Children’s to Develop a Novel Genomic Test for More Rapid Precision Diagnosis of Brain Tumors
Lurie Children’s was awarded $3.7 million through the National Cancer Institute Cancer Moonshot Scholars program to advance precision diagnosis of brain tumors in children.
Mary’s Story: Saved Twice by Cardiology and Cancer Experts
Through her strength and the support of Lurie Children's Hospital, Mary overcame two diagnoses and is looking forward to her bright future.
Training & Education
Lurie Children's has a three year accredited fellowship in Pediatric Hematology, Oncology, Neuro-Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation offered in partnership with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. The program offers fellows a broad-based clinical experience and clinical research exposure in an academic environment. We also offer a fellowship in pediatric neuro-oncology.
Philanthropy
Funding from generous donors has helped to transform our cancer care. Your support is vital in helping us continue to make a difference in the lives of patients and families. Lurie Children’s relies on philanthropic funding to enhance its programs, services and research for children. To learn more, please e-mail the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago Foundation at foundation@luriechildrens.org or call 312.227.7500.
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in September is a time to support families facing childhood cancer and inspire funding for research, prevention and treatment.