Before age 20, 1 in 285 American children are expected to receive a cancer diagnosis, while 1 in 400 will need to receive treatment for hemophilia, the most common of several pediatric blood diseases that need for specialist care. Because of medical advances and a better knowledge of the complex, changing demands of pediatric patients as they progress through adolescence and beyond, survival rates for these young patients have continuously increased. The emergence of more sophisticated specializations and encouraging research, which is assisting in the development of more effective and less hazardous therapies, will be covered by our expert panel.
The discussion will also cover how primary care practices, schools, and other partners can collaborate closely with health systems to better support children as they move through each stage of life and care. This will help children and families navigate these challenges and meet their practical and emotional needs.
With assistance from Children’s Health and its flagship hospital, Children’s Medical Center Dallas, U.S. News & World Report developed the Transforming Pediatric Healthcare virtual event series, which includes this webinar.
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Dr. Tamra Slone is the Service Chief of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology at Children’s Health – Plano Campus, the Medical Director of the Pediatric Leukemia and Lymphoma Program at UT Southwestern Medical Center, and an Associate Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology at UT Southwestern Medical Center.
Dr. Tamra Slone is the Service Chief of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology at Children’s Health – Plano Campus, the Medical Director of the Pediatric Leukemia and Lymphoma Program at UT Southwestern Medical Center, and an Associate Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology at UT Southwestern Medical Center.
Dr. Jeffrey Dome is the senior vice president of the Children’s National Hospital’s Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders.
