Life in Pediatrics

We look beyond a cancer diagnosis to focus on your child and family as a whole, by offering a supportive environment, engaging activities, and celebrations of milestones.

Pictured: Therese Weisbrot Therese Weisbrot, our child life coordinator, gets to know every child, young adult, and family member during treatment and recovery.

Child Life Services

We help young patients and their families develop strategies for coping with and adjusting to treatment.

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Recreation

Our group and individual activities help patients connect with the power of their bodies, the strength of their imaginations, and the benefits of laughter.

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School Program

We consider school to be both necessary and therapeutic – school is a child’s work.

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Special Events

Patients and their siblings can enjoy our Pediatric Prom, holiday celebrations, and other special events throughout the year.

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Resources for Teachers & Parents

Explore these online education resources for teachers and parents of children and young adults with cancer.

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Integrative Medicine & Complementary Services

Our integrative medicine team offers patients a variety of services to complement traditional medical care, including yoga, music therapy, dance therapy, and touch therapy.

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Pictured: Caitlin Mullin & Parents
Patient Stories

Explore inspiring stories from our pediatric patients and families, who describe how they coped with treatment, bonded with our staff, and demonstrated amazing strength.

Pictured: Caitlin Mullin & Parents
Newsletter

Our newsletter, News9, reports on the activities of Memorial Sloan-Kettering’s Department of Pediatrics.