--- title: "Pediatric cancer and hematology services at Sutter Health" description: "Explore Sutter's pediatric cancer and hematology care with advanced treatments, clinical trials and support services designed to help kids be kids." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/pediatric-cancer-hematology" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services) / 3. Pediatric cancer and hematology services # Pediatric cancer and hematology Your child’s well-being means everything to us. Using the latest treatments and a team-based approach, we work hard to ensure your child receives compassionate and supportive cancer and hematology care. [Find a pediatric oncologist](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider-results?facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22acceptingNewPatients%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5Btrue%5D%7D%2C%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_providerSpecialties.specialty.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Pediatric+Hematology-Oncology%22%5D%7D%5D&limit=10&staticFilters=%5B%7B%22displayName%22%3A%22Sutter+Health+provider%22%2C%22selected%22%3Atrue%2C%22filter%22%3A%7B%22kind%22%3A%22fieldValue%22%2C%22fieldId%22%3A%22c_providerIsSutterHealth%22%2C%22matcher%22%3A%22%24eq%22%2C%22value%22%3Atrue%7D%7D%5D&verticalKey=healthcare_professionals) [Request a referral](https://www.sutterhealth.org/referrals?facets=%7B%22c_relatedServices.name%22%3A%7B%22214%22%3A%7B%22value%22%3A%22Pediatric+Cancer+and+Hematology%22%2C%22matcher%22%3A%22%24eq%22%7D%7D%7D&verticalKey=healthcare_facilities) ## Why choose Sutter? When a child is diagnosed with cancer, families need more than advanced care — they need advanced caring. Our experienced pediatric teams support your child and family through this stressful time, from diagnosis to recovery. Kids have unique physiological and emotional needs. We offer special programs to make hospital stays and treatment a little easier. Our clinical social workers and pediatric child life specialists help ensure kids still get to be kids. Our pediatric cancer care teams collaborate with pathology, radiology, radiation oncology, cancer surgery and anesthesiology specialists to create individualized treatment plans for each child. This culture of collaboration extends to our researchers, who work to improve cancer and blood disorder treatments through clinical trials. That’s why Sutter Children’s Center, Sacramento is also part of the Children’s Oncology Group — a clinical trials organization supported by the National Cancer Institute. ### By the numbers ### 250+ Cancer Specialists cover every cancer specialty from breast cancer to bone marrow transplants. ### 20+ cancer centers offer unmatched cancer care on top of 60+ imaging locations. ### 150+ cancer clinical trials are underway to unlock the next breakthrough cancer treatment. ### 17,000+ People entrust Sutter with their newly diagnosed cancer care each year. ## Need a referral? Chat live with our team Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, or call us at [888-834-1788](tel:+18888341788). [Request a referral](https://www.sutterhealth.org/referrals) ## Conditions - [Bile Duct Cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/liver-bile-duct-cancer) - [Bladder cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/kidney-bladder-cancer) - Bone Cancer - Brain and Spinal Cord Tumors - [Brain Cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/neuro-oncology) - [Colon and rectal cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/colorectal-cancer) - [Gastrointestinal cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/gastrointestinal-cancer) - [Gynecologic cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/gynecologic-cancer) - [Head and neck cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/head-neck-cancer) - [Kidney cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/kidney-bladder-cancer) - [Leukemia](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/leukemia-lymphoma-myeloma-cancer) - [Liver cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/liver-bile-duct-cancer) - [Lung cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/lung-thoracic-cancer) - [Lymphoma](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/leukemia-lymphoma-myeloma-cancer) - [Melanoma](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/skin-cancer) - [Myeloma](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/leukemia-lymphoma-myeloma-cancer) - [Pediatric Cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/pediatric-cancer-hematology) - Platelet Disorder - [Prostate cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/prostate-cancer) - Red Blood Cell Disorders - [Sarcomas](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/sarcoma) - Sickle Cell Anemia - Spine Tumor - [Thoracic Cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/lung-thoracic-cancer) ## Diagnostics - Angiography - Barium enema test - Biopsy - Blood test - Bone scintigraphy - Brain MRI - Bronchoscopy - Cerebral Angiogram - Chemoradiation therapy (CRT) - Chemotherapy - Cholangiography - CT scan - [Endoscopy](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/endoscopy) - Flow cytometry - Gallium Scan - Immunophenotyping - Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) - Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test - SPECT Scan - Ultrasound - X-ray ## Treatments - 3D conformal radiation therapy - Ablation - Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplant - [Animal assisted therapy](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/animal-assisted-therapy) - Art therapy - Autologous Stem Cell Transplant - [Bone Marrow Transplant](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/blood-stem-cell-transplant) - Brachytherapy - [Cancer pain management](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/cancer-pain-management) - [Cancer rehabilitation](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/cancer-rehabilitation) - [Child life](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/child-life-program) - Cholangiopancreatography - Clinical trials - Colectomy - Complementary therapies - Cryoablation - Cystoscopy - Distal pancreatectomy - Embolization - Laser Surgery - Laser therapy - Music therapy - Precision Medicine - Proton Therapy - [Radiation Oncology](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/radiation-oncology) - Social workers - Stent placement - Stereotactic Radiation - Stereotactic Surgery - Support groups - Surgical oncology - Survivorship - Targeted therapy ![female-scientist-working-in-the-lab](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/people/women/female-scientist-working-in-the-lab.jpg?h=480&iar=0&w=726) ## Pioneering pediatric cancer research Our clinical trials and research programs bring cutting-edge treatments and therapies to children with leukemia, brain and spinal tumors, and other cancers. [View research](https://www.sutterhealth.org/research-search-results?facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_researchTopics.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Leukemia%2C+Pediatric%22%2C%22Lymphoma%2C+Pediatric%22%5D%7D%5D&verticalKey=clinical_trial) ## Sutter spotlight Health & wellness ### [Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and Genital Warts](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/human-papillomavirus-hpv) Some HPV strains cause cancer. Fortunately, a vaccine can prevent this STI. Health & wellness ### [Health Advice for Young Men](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/health-advice-for-young-men) How to feel great in your teens and 20s and for decades to come. Health & wellness ### [Why Your Preteen Needs the HPV Vaccine](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/hpv-vaccine) Protect your child from certain cancers with this vaccination. ## Classes & events [View all classes & events](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/find-event-results?limit=10&query=%22%5C%22Cancer%5C%22%22&verticalKey=events) - Class ### [Knitting Together - Ridley-Tree Cancer Center Santa Barbara](https://ewp.seatrobot.com/66f32bee33ea82483f1ddb0b/6927769aec5f7dedbaeae9eb/) Thursday, November 5, 2026 Join our knitting circle and take part in the creative process and enjoy the company of other knitters. - Support Group ### [Breast Cancer Support Group-Beginning the Journey to Wellness (Online)- Ridley-Tree Cancer Center- Santa Barbara](https://ewp.seatrobot.com/66f32bee33ea82483f1ddb0b/6a3ab655077e99c7f71e53ee/) Thursday, November 12, 2026 This group provides a safe place for those living with breast cancer to exchange information and provide mutual support. - Support Group ### [Young Adult Cancer Support Group (Online)- Ridley-Tree Cancer Center- Santa Barbara](https://ewp.seatrobot.com/66f32bee33ea82483f1ddb0b/6a3abbefe2c9464f6f3c774b/) Wednesday, November 18, 2026 This support group provides a place where young adults, ages 18 - 40, can share their cancer experience, support one another, exchange information and create meaningful moments. [View all classes & events](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/find-event-results?limit=10&query=%22%5C%22Cancer%5C%22%22&verticalKey=events) ## You're not alone in their care Find compassionate care at Sutter, where specialists support your child and family from diagnosis through recovery. 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