Cancer and Blood Disorders Center

The Cancer and Blood Disorders Center, is among the most experienced and largest, specializing in the treatment of children. In fact, our center is ranked number 33 by U.S. News and World Report. Located near key resources and related disciplines, our center can provide the most efficient, personalized and comprehensive care. The resources are enhanced by collaboration with partners such as the Medical College of Wisconsin and BloodCenter of Wisconsin.

The Center was recently named a Phase 1 Center by the Children's Oncology Group. This designation allows children in our care to benefit from early phase clinical research trials to explore new therapies for childhood cancer. The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders is the only Phase 1 Center in Wisconsin.

 Latest Updates

• Children's Oncology Group has appointed the MACC Fund Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders a Phase 1 Center for clinical studies in the treatment of childhood cancers. To read more click here.

• Video Profile: Meet Dr. Kelly and learn about the Cancer and Blood Disorders Center at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin.

  The Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis has published the results of the first prospective, head-to-head, randomized crossover clinical study to compare the pharmacokinetic (PK) profiles of two VWF/FVIII containing Von Willebrand Disease (VWD) products. genennews.com
• The Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT) has awarded a three-year re-accreditation to the Blood and Marrow Transplant (BMT) program. wauwatosanow.com
• One in a billion: DNA patient sequencing leads to diagnosis and treatment. jsonline.com
• Special celebration marks the end of children's cancer treatments. OnMilwaukee.com
• New breakthroughs in sickle cell disease.  Children's Research Institute Searchlight

Conditions Treated 

• Anemia in children
• Childhood cancers, including leukemia
• Children with hemophilia
• Ewing sarcoma
• Hodgkin's lymphoma in children
• SCID (severe combined immunodeficiency)
• Sickle cell disease

Programs and Clinics

The center has a number of specialized areas, including:

 Other support areas include Beads of Courage and Flashes of Hope.