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IU Health has launched a virtual clinic to offer individuals in Indiana regardless of age free coronavirus (COVID-19) screenings. View screening details.

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Las instalaciones de salud de IU Health han implementado restricciones a los visitantes para ayudar a minimizar la propagación del COVID-19, la gripe y otros virus respiratorios. Ver restricciones para visitantes.


Información sobre citas ambulatorias previamente programadas

Para asegurar la salud y la seguridad de todos nuestros pacientes y empleados durante la pandemia del coronavirus (COVID-19), estamos haciendo ajustes en algunas de nuestras citas ambulatorias. Ver actualizaciones de citas ambulatorias.


Exámenes de coronavirus virtuales gratuitos

IU Health ha lanzado una clínica virtual para ofrecer a las personas en Indiana, independientemente de la edad, evaluaciones virtuales para la detección del coronavirus (COVID-19). Ver detalles de la evaluación.

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No parent ever wants to imagine their child receiving a diagnosis of cancer. But if this occurs, you can feel secure knowing that the health team at Riley at IU Health treats your whole child, not just his or her condition. If your family faces the condition of pediatric cancer or blood diseases, you will be surrounded and supported by a team that includes you in the treatment decisions for your child. Our team will provide the in-depth information you need and a treatment plan that is right for your family.

Cancer and blood diseases may affect your child for a short time or for his or her entire life. Our team will be there to help your child and family cope with the impact of these disorders.

The Pediatric Cancer & Blood Diseases Department at Riley at IU Health works hand-in-hand with a large team of doctors and support staff from a variety of specialties to provide every possible treatment option available. Your child's care plan may involve a treatment or therapy that is provided by specialists from the following Riley at IU Health departments:

  • Integrative Medicine & Palliative Care
  • Neurology
  • Neurosurgery
  • Pain Management
  • Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation
  • Radiology & Imaging

The health team at Riley at IU Health cares about your child, and they also care about future children who will be affected by cancer and blood diseases. That is why the physician-scientists at Riley at IU Health and Indiana University Health University Hospital focus on research and clinical trials. The Riley at IU Health system ranks nationally for cancer care with access to the newest and best treatment options available. Our team treats more than 80 percent of children and adolescents diagnosed with cancer in Indiana.

The Pediatric Cancer & Blood Diseases Department at Riley at IU Health ranks nationally as a provider of care for children with cancer and blood diseases. Our department is affiliated with the Indiana University Health Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center. The IU Health Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center is the only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated cancer center for clinical care in Indiana. We provide the only pediatric stem cell (bone marrow) transplant program in the state and are members of the Children’s Oncology Group Phase I & Pilot Consortium. This means we receive early access to clinical trials and newly developed cancer treatments and research.

Riley at IU Health oncologists, nurses and support staff tackle your child’s treatment from all angles. This multidisciplinary approach is what leads to consistent annual ranking of Riley at IU Health as a top center for pediatric cancer and blood disease treatment.

Innovative Treatments

Riley at IU Health is the only pediatric health system in the state of Indiana to offer CAR-T cell therapy for children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).

Best Children's Hospitals Cancer 2020-21 US News & World Report

Nationally Ranked Quality Care

Our Pediatric Cancer & Blood Diseases Department is ranked in the top 25 by U.S. News & World Report. In addition, we are a Children's Oncology Group Phase I Consortium member-giving your child access to the latest clinical trials.

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Outpatient Cancer Care at Riley

Learn about what you and your family can expect when coming to Riley at IU Health for outpatient cancer care.

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Riley Children’s Health joins CureWorks

Riley at IU Health is the only CureWorks member in the Midwest - a collaboration between five academic children's hospitals aimed to increase access to cutting edge therapies for pediatric cancer patients.

Medical Outcomes Callout

2018 Medical Specialties Report

Read more about our medical specialties quality and patient safety outcomes.

Conditions & Services

Conditions Treated

Our pediatric specialists provide patient- and family-centered care for most related conditions. The links below provide more specific information about some, but not all, of the conditions that we treat.

  • Anemia
  • Bone Marrow Failure
  • Brain & Spinal Tumors
  • Coagulation Disorders
  • Germ Cell Tumors
  • Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)
  • Hemophilia
  • Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis
  • Leukemia
  • Liver Tumors
  • Lymphoma
  • Neuroblastoma
  • Neurofibromatosis
  • Osteosarcoma
  • Pediatric Ewing Sarcoma
  • Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases (PIDs)
  • Retinoblastoma
  • Rhabdomyosarcoma
  • Sickle Cell Disease
  • Vascular Malformations
  • Wilms Tumor

Services Offered

We offer a number of different Pediatric Cancer & Blood Diseases services. Below are some, but not all, of the services that we provide. If you have a question about a specific service that is not listed here, please contact our department.

  • Chemotherapy
  • Oncologic Surgery
  • Radiofrequency Ablation

Doctors and Locations

Doctors

Many of our doctors, pediatric nurse practitioners and registered nurses have more than 15 years of experience working in the Cancer & Blood Diseases Department at Riley at IU Health.

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    Locations

    Locations

    In addition to our primary hospital location at the Academic Health Center in Indianapolis, IN, we have convenient locations to better serve our communities throughout the state.

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    Patient & Family Resources

    Patient & Family Resources

    Below is a list of services provided by Riley at IU Health to help support your child and family through their cancer care with us. These are just a few of the support services we provide. Learn more about our Patient and Family Support Services.

    Resources

    • Art Therapy

      Using a combination of counseling and art interventions, art therapists provide an alternative therapy to address patients and/or family members emotional and mental health needs during their hospital stay at Riley at IU Health.

    • Child Life

      Our Child Life Specialists use therapeutic interventions to help children have a normal childhood despite illnesses and hospitalization.

    • Music Therapy

      Using music, our therapists create a safe environment where patients and families can share their thoughts and feelings.

    • Nutrition Services

      Our nutrition team will work with you and your child to make sure you have the tools you need to make sound dietary choices and manage your child’s condition at home.

    • Pet Therapy Program

      Regular visits from therapy animals can help your child deal with the stresses of illness and treatment.

    • Pharmacy Services

      If you're coming to Riley at IU Health for outpatient cancer care, our on-site pharmacy can fill any necessary medications for your child to be picked up before you leave.

    • School Program

      With our school program, your child does not have to miss out on important education while receiving treatment.

    Related Programs

    Related Programs

    The Cancer & Blood Diseases Department at Riley at IU Health is advancing the treatment of pediatric cancer and blood diseases through the following specialty programs.

    • Neuro-Oncology Program
    • Precision Genomics Program
    • Stem Cell Transplant Program

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    For Health Professionals

    Healthcare professionals can refer patients to Riley at IU Health by calling the Indiana Medical Access and Communications System (IMACS) at 317.916.3500 or 800.622.4989. IMACS is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for emergency consultations and referrals. Routine consultations and referrals are available Monday through Friday, 8 am – 5:30 pm.

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    Research

    Visit the Herman B. Wells Center for Pediatric Research at Indiana University School of Medicine for information about the latest research in the field of cancer and blood diseases.

    Education

    The Cancer & Blood Diseases Department at Riley at IU Health works daily to train the next generation of physicians and researchers. Riley at IU Health is actively affiliated with the Indiana University School of Medicine and the IU Health Simon Cancer Center. Through this affiliation, we offer a pediatric oncology/hematology fellowship. The fellowship program boasts a three-year training format, with two new fellows chosen each year.

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