The Dell Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders Program diagnoses approximately 60 new children with cancer per year. Our program participates in pediatric cancer treatment regimens designed by the Children's Oncology Group, an international research organization sponsored by the National Cancer Institute.
In addition to providing outpatient and inpatient chemotherapy and medical care, our team coordinates care with the Austin Cancer Center for radiation therapy, home health agencies for treatment options in the home, and the Any Baby Can/Candlelighters for patient and family assistance and support.
National Internet Resources
Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation
The Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation (CCCF) was founded in 1970 by concerned parents of children with cancer.
Curesearch
CureSearch represents the combined efforts of the Children’s Oncology Group (COG) and the National Childhood Cancer Foundation (NCCF), two organizations united by a common goal: finding a cure for childhood cancer. As partners in this search, each arm of CureSearch has vital responsibilities covering research, care, advocacy, and fund-raising.
Child Life Services for children and adolescents with cancer
The Cancer and Blood Disorders Program Child Life Program helps children and adolescents understand their medical procedures, cope with the stress of illness and express their feelings in constructive ways.
For our cancer program, Child Life Specialists offer the following special services:
- The Hungry Bunch Teen Support Group
- School Visit Program
Camps
- Camp Discovery-for cancer patients 7-16 years; Provided by the American Cancer Society;
- Camp Grey Dove-for school-aged siblings; Provided by Austin Area Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation; (512)454-3743
- Planet Cancer’s Young Adult Retreat-for patients 18-25 years; Provided by Planet Cancer;
- Camp Rocky Ridge Teen Retreat -for cancer patients 13 years and older; (512)324-8489
- Camp Dreamstreet-for school age and adolescent cancer patients; (310)274-7227
Annual Childhood Cancer Awareness Fair
A fun event held each year for children 5 years and older, with carnival-like games that are educational about childhood cancer and healthy lifestyles; Co-provided by Dell Children’s and the Austin Chapter of the Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses (APHON)