Support Programs and Services | Our programs and services help children cope with
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Our surgeons work closely with the Children's Oncology Group in the management of Wilms' tumor patients and have vast experience with the surgical removal of tumor metastases. The Wilms' Tumor Team is uniquely positioned to develop new and novel therapies for patients whose tumor has returned and to perform autologous bone marrow transplants and stem cell transplants for the treatment of advanced Wilms' tumor.
Nursing Care
Our dedicated team of nurses cares for your child during outpatient visits and inpatient hospital stays. Nurse practitioners work in collaboration with the primary physicians on your child's team to oversee care. This allows our nurses to assess your child's needs, triage symptoms, and if necessary, make referrals to other departments within Memorial Sloan-Kettering. Nurse practitioners and registered nurses can also help your child and family understand the details of the treatment plan and what to expect throughout the course of treatment.
Supportive Care
Our social workers provide counseling, offer information, and assistance throughout the course of treatment, and can guide and direct you to resources you may need. Child life specialists, teachers, and session and physician office assistants all work together to meet your child's non-clinical needs.
