Children’s and Adolescents Cancer & Blood Diseases Center

Children’s and Adolescents Cancer & Blood Diseases Center We are dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment and research of cancer and blood disorders. 🧬

Workshop on April 22nd.Our very own Jessica Hochberg MD & Brittany Huber NP will speak about HPV vaccination, healthy di...
04/20/2026

Workshop on April 22nd.

Our very own Jessica Hochberg MD & Brittany Huber NP will speak about HPV vaccination, healthy diet and exercises.

If you have some free time, please come out and have some fun with us.

Healthy snacks would be provided.

AYA cancer is different. It disrupts identity, independence, and the life milestones most take for granted.
04/10/2026

AYA cancer is different. It disrupts identity, independence, and the life milestones most take for granted.

In honor of AYA Cancer Awareness Week, our 19-year-old patient CJ, who has recently completed treatment for B-Cell Acute...
04/07/2026

In honor of AYA Cancer Awareness Week, our 19-year-old patient CJ, who has recently completed treatment for B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (B-ALL), has kindly shared how cancer has impacted him.

"Cancer is a dreadful experience, whether a friend, a loved one, or even yourself is affected. I was personally affected by leukemia and had to undergo treatment for over two years. This was a terrifying experience for me and my family. To start, I had to miss over a year of school and hardly got to see everyone I was used to seeing every day. Treatment also required a lot of medical expenses that were a struggle to pay. Although cancer was a huge burden on me and my family, it also came with many positives. One of those positives was the Josh DePew Pickle Ball tournament held for my family. This was a beautiful and very meaningful day. This was a fundraiser for me and my, at the time, recent struggles. It brought together all my friends and family for a fun day of pickleball. It also included many other events like raffles, vendors, food trucks and more. This was a fun day for everyone, but to me this meant much more. It showed how much support I truly had behind me. So, although there are many negatives with cancer and medical issues, many positives can also be drawn from these negatives."

AYAware Week!A special time to shine a light on the adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer community and the unique cha...
04/06/2026

AYAware Week!

A special time to shine a light on the adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer community and the unique challenges they face.

Each year, more than 85,000 young people ages 15-39 are diagnosed with cancer in the U.S.

Behind every number is a friend, partner, student, parent, all learning to navigate treatment, survivorship, careers, and relationships during these pivotal years.

Join us this week in raising awareness, sharing resources, and amplifying the voices of AYA community members.

Follow along and spread the word using

✨ Aplastic Anemia Awareness Week – March 1 - 7 ✨ This week, we honor warriors like Livy — and all those affected by Apla...
03/05/2026

✨ Aplastic Anemia Awareness Week – March 1 - 7 ✨

This week, we honor warriors like Livy — and all those affected by Aplastic Anemia — who remind us to cherish every moment, dream big, and stay brave. 💛

At just 7 years old, Olivia was diagnosed with Severe Aplastic Anemia, a rare and life-threatening blood disorder. Her family had never even heard of it before — but suddenly, everything changed. Olivia’s bone marrow had stopped producing the blood cells her body needed to survive, and she required frequent transfusions while her dedicated Pediatric Stem Cell Transplant team at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital quickly moved into action.

When no suitable donor match was found in the national registry, Olivia qualified for an innovative clinical trial at the hospital. She underwent a haploidentical bone marrow transplant and spent five months in the hospital bravely pushing through every challenge that came her way.

With unwavering trust in her extraordinary transplant team, Livy persevered — and today, she is 4 years posttransplant and thriving.

Now a vibrant survivor, Livy loves school, treasures her close friendships, and has returned to all the things that bring her joy. She absolutely lights up on stage and dreams of one day performing on Broadway. She loves trips into the city to see musicals, exploring new places, and embracing every “adventure” with her incredible zest for life.

Most beautifully, Livy has taken everything she learned during her illness and transformed it into a way of living — never taking a single second for granted, always dreaming big, and choosing a life that truly makes her happy.

Her journey is a powerful reminder of the resilience of children facing rare diseases and the importance of awareness, research, and compassionate care.

Thank you to Livy and her family for sharing their story during Aplastic Anemia Awareness Week (March 1–7). 💛

Rare disease statistics are staggering.But Rare Disease Day is about children.It’s about the little patients who show re...
02/28/2026

Rare disease statistics are staggering.
But Rare Disease Day is about children.
It’s about the little patients who show remarkable strength.

The families who become experts overnight.
The clinicians and researchers who refuse to accept “no options” as the final answer.

An estimated 1 in 10 Americans lives with a rare disease and 7 in 10 of those diagnoses begin in childhood. Yet nearly 95% of rare conditions still have no approved treatment.

WMCHealth’s Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital has been ranked among the nation’s best by U.S. News & World Report, earning a coveted spot in the 2025–2026 Best Children’s Hospitals for Pediatric Cancer. This recognition follows Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital’s prestigious designation by the American College of Surgeons for Oncology as a National Pediatric Center of Excellence, an honor shared by only three children’s hospitals nationwide.

Unwavering in our commitment to upholding the responsibilities bestowed upon us by these recognitions, we are proud to advance cutting-edge therapies and research programs that give children and families options and hope.

National Marrow Awareness Month.A match is more than a donation— it’s a heartbeat, a future, a chance to keep going.
11/25/2025

National Marrow Awareness Month.

A match is more than a donation— it’s a heartbeat, a future, a chance to keep going.

🌟 November is National Marrow Awareness Month 🌟A single decision can change someone’s story forever. For patients battli...
11/11/2025

🌟 November is National Marrow Awareness Month 🌟

A single decision can change someone’s story forever. For patients battling leukemia, lymphoma, and other blood cancers, a marrow or stem cell donor can mean the gift of life.

Learn more at: https://nationaltoday.com/national-marrow-awareness-month/

Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital Earns First-Ever National Ranking from US News & Report as Among the Best Children’s Ho...
10/08/2025

Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital Earns First-Ever National Ranking from US News & Report as Among the Best Children’s Hospitals.

"We are proud of the program we’ve built and remain committed to advancing innovative, compassionate cancer care for children and adolescents today and in the future.” said Mitchell S. Cairo, MD

Read More: https://www.wmchealth.org/press-releases/maria-fareri-childrens-hospital-earns-first-ever-national-ranking-from-us-news-report-as-among-the-best-childrens-hospitals

As September comes to a close, so does Childhood Cancer Awareness Month — but the fight, the love, and the hope continue...
09/30/2025

As September comes to a close, so does Childhood Cancer Awareness Month — but the fight, the love, and the hope continue every single day.

This month reminds us of the brave children and families who face battles no one should ever endure. It reminds us to spread awareness and shine a light on their strength.

Amelia is one of our brave warrior and she would like to share her story. 🎗️🎗️

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09/22/2025

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🎗️ Warrior Wednesday 🎗️After two months of off and on infections, fevers, and fatigue, 6-year-old Diego’s blood test res...
09/17/2025

🎗️ Warrior Wednesday 🎗️

After two months of off and on infections, fevers, and fatigue, 6-year-old Diego’s blood test results sent this once energetic boy to Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, where he was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia, a rare blood disorder requiring aggressive treatment that included a bone marrow transplant. Without a sibling and unable to identify a fully matched donor in the National Marrow Donor Program, Diego’s parents were tested to see if either of them would be a suitable donor. Fortunately, a clinical trial was available at Maria Fareri Children's Hospital that uses certain stem cells from Diego’s mother to replace the mutated cells in his marrow, steering the course towards fighting this potentially lethal form of childhood leukemia.

Almost 3 months after the date of diagnosis, Diego received the infusion of life-saving cells from his mother. Nineteen days later, signs of successful engraftment meant that the stem cells had found their home in Diego’s bone marrow space and were beginning to function! Inspired by his favorite superhero, Spiderman, and encouraged by his nurses, doctors, child life specialists, psychologist, and of course friends and family during the next two and a half months, Diego bravely fought off complications while still celebrating his birthday and holidays and finally was cleared to leave the hospital.

It was a joyous “Red Carpet Celebration” when 7-year-old Diego skipped down the hall past cheering staff members on his way home. Diego’s smiling face and his family’s tears of joy were the perfect gifts to everyone who was there to witness another special day in Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital!

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