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Every Child Deserves a World of Opportunities

At AdventHealth for Children, it's our mission to cure and prevent childhood and adolescent cancer through scientific discovery and compassionate care. With this goal in mind, we allow patients to participate in cooperative group clinical trials, giving kids and their families a chance to receive leading-edge, state-of-the-art treatments for blood disorders and cancer close to home.

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Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Programs

Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders

Every day, AdventHealth for Children is on the front lines in the fight against pediatric cancer. To that end, we're proud to serve the children of Central Florida as a full member of the Children's Oncology Group, offering access to a nation-wide network of top pediatric oncology experts and clinical trials.

Bone Marrow Transplants

AdventHealth for Children is home to the only pediatric stem cell transplantation program in Central Florida. Our pediatric hematology specialists and other experts provide comprehensive services including pre-transplantation consultation and evaluation, education, social services and post-transplant follow-up and care.

Neurofibromatosis Clinic

As one of only three Children’s Tumor Foundation-funded comprehensive neurofibromatosis clinics in the state of Florida, AdventHealth for Children provides integrated care to children with neurofibromatosis and their families.

Dr  Hajjar

Meet Our Medical Director

Fouad Hajjar, MD

Medical Director of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology

AdventHealth for Children treats a wide range of pediatric hematology and oncology disorders, many of which only affect children and young adults.

Expert and Compassionate Cancer Care

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Hear Our Patients' Stories of Healing

Your child isn't alone on their cancer journey. Hear comforting words of encouragement and hope from our former patients and families like yours.

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  • Grayson Sits To Tell His Story

    Bringing Hope to Others

    On Valentine’s Day, Grayson discovered a large lump on his neck. Two days later, he was diagnosed with stage II classic Hodgkin lymphoma. Throughout his journey, Grayson was determined to share the good and bad and raise awareness of pediatric cancers.

  • Britton's Cancer is in Remission

    No One Fights Alone

    During the first football practice of his senior season, Britton experienced debilitating hip and back pain. What followed was a journey led by evidence-based care and unwavering faith.

Conditions We Treat

  • Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
  • Acute Myelogenous Leukemia
  • Adrenal Cancer
  • Adrenal Disorders
  • Adrenoleukodystrophy
  • Anemia
  • Angiosarcoma
  • Blood Cancers
  • Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes
  • Brain and Spinal Tumors
  • Brain Tumors
  • Cancer of the Foot
  • Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia
  • Colorectal Cancer
  • Ewing's Sarcoma
  • Febrile Illnesses
  • Fetal Neck Mass
  • Hemoglobinopathies
  • Hemophilia
  • Hodgkin’s Disease
  • Immunodeficiencies
  • Juvenile Myelomonocytic Leukemia
  • Kidney Cancer
  • Lymphoma
  • Myelodysplastic Syndromes
  • Neuroblastoma
  • Neurofibromatosis
  • Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
  • Scrotal Mass
  • Severe Aplastic Anemia
  • Sickle Cell Anemia
  • Soft Tissue Cancer (Sarcoma)
  • Solid Tumors
  • Spinal and Spinal Cord Tumors
  • Stomach Cancer
  • Testicular and Groin Tumors - Pediatric
  • Thalassemia
  • Wilms' Tumor

Your Support Can Make a World of Difference

A cancer diagnosis can come with extra challenges, and we aim to help every patient and their loved ones feel fully supported. When you give to our pediatric oncology program, your support helps provide critical services that are not covered by insurance but are essential to creating a supportive and loving environment for our patients and families.

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Kid-Centered Care

To put your child at ease, we have created a scare-free zone where patients feel right at home among the many familiar special touches that make our hospital kid-friendly. Plus, every member of our staff cares deeply about the health and well-being of our young patients and goes out of their way to make your visit here as stress-free as possible.

To learn more about AdventHealth for Children's nationally recognized program treating these and other cancers and blood disorders, call Call407-303-5437.