Pediatric Hemato-Oncology In Israel
Broad range of diseases treated: Acute and chronic leukemia Brain tumors: Patient care is provided in collaboration with the Department of Pediatric Neurosurgery Bone and soft tissue tumors: Treatment is delivered in collaboration with the Orthopedic Oncology Department Cancer of the lymphatic system: Treating lymphoma such as Hodgkin’s lymphoma Tumors of the kidneys, adrenal glands, testicles, and ovaries Additional conditions treated: Anemia of various causes: Nutritional deficits, blood cell damage, and chronic red blood cell diseases, such as spherocytosis, sickle cell anemia, and thalassemiac White blood cell conditions, including various neutropenic (low white blood cell count) conditions Platelet disorders: The department has a wealth of expertise in immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), the most common platelet disorder in children Bone marrow failure syndromes Diseases of excessive bleeding and thrombophilia – both heredity and congenital Histiocytosis: The department has extensive experience in treating Langerhans cell histiocytosis Treatments and tests Blood tests: In order to minimize wait times for blood counts, testing is performed on-site in the department and the results are received within minutes. Hematological investigations and diagnostics including bone marrow testing and spinal tapsVarious blood and blood product transfusions Intravenous iron supplementation Immunotherapy treatments, including immunoglobulins, rituximab (Mabthera), and anti-D Chemotherapy administrations: The range of oral, peripheral intravenous, and central venous catheter administrations are performed according to national and international protocols We perform a full array of bone marrow transplants (BMT) for children, sourced by self-donated (autologous) marrow, peripheral blood donations and donations from related or unrelated donors (allogeneic).Self-donation transplants are performed for malignant conditions, such as recurrent lymphoma, metastasized bone cancers, high-risk neuroblastoma, and specific types of brain tumors.Allogeneic BMTs treat malignant diseases, such as hematologic (blood) cancers and non-malignant diseases, such as congenital immunodeficiencies, metabolic disorders, and hereditary blood diseases. Pre-transplant care The pediatric BMT service offers pre-transplant care, such as transplant-type decision-making and multidisciplinary testing to prepare the donor and the patient for the procedure. Transplant accommodations Transplants are performed in specially designed rooms to accommodate the unique needs of children and to protect the patient from life-threatening infections; rooms feature positive pressure and air filtration systems.Departmental bone marrow transplant services offer essential medical expertise and complementary services to patients with complex health conditions. Post-transplant care Following the transplant, the patient returns home and remains under close, extended follow-up by the Post-BMT Clinic. During this recovery period, the patient is monitored for successful acceptance of the transplant, tracked for immune system recovery, and treated for potential complications. Why Choose Medical Treatments in Israel? Cutting-edge medical technologiesInnovation and start-up ecosystem High-quality healthcare institutions Research and clinical trials Specialized care and expertise
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