The pediatric hematology/oncology team at Dartmouth Cancer Center and Dartmouth Health Children's provides comprehensive, multidisciplinary care and support for children diagnosed with cancer and blood disorders and their families.
Connor's Way Forward
At just 20 months old, Connor Ponce was diagnosed with a glioma tumor in his brain. Learn about Connor's treatment and recovery at Dartmouth Health Children's.
Families are given accurate information about their child's diagnosis and treatment options. Parents are an important part of the medical team and are involved in each step of the process.
We recognize that a cancer diagnosis does not happen to the child alone, but impacts the whole family. We strive to provide effective and useful support to each family member throughout the duration of treatment and beyond.
Care program
A core team sees children, followed by the pediatric hematology/oncology team of three oncologists, six members of the nursing staff, a dietician, a dedicated child life specialist, and a social worker. The team is supported by a range of pediatric specialists from Dartmouth Health Children's and Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in many areas including radiology, pathology, surgery, neurosurgery, neurology, urology, and radiation-oncology.
Surgery and inpatient hospital admissions are primarily provided at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH. Chemotherapy is administered in both Lebanon and at Dartmouth Cancer Center Manchester in Manchester, NH. Care is provided in the community through the support of visiting nurses and pediatricians whenever possible.