Child Health and Diseases, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Blood, which carries the needs of organs and tissues such as vitamins, hormones, oxygen and nutrients, is a vital fluid. The branch that deals with blood and bone marrow is hematology. Hematology, also known as "blood science", diagnoses and treats problems or diseases in the blood. Since some diseases known as blood diseases occur in childhood, pediatric hematology is very important.
childhood cancers; It is a group of diseases that occur with the uncontrolled proliferation of body cells, can develop in different regions and spread throughout the body through circulation, disrupting health and threatening life. It is among the most common cause of death in children.
Early diagnosis is of great importance in both blood and cancer-related diseases. Since some diseases can cause early diagnosis with their findings, it is necessary to apply to the pediatric hematology and oncology unit in case of negativity observed in the child. Children are treated under the supervision of doctors who are experts in these branches, and it is aimed to return them to a healthy life as soon as possible. For all children from newborn to adult age, in the pediatric hematology and oncology unit; services are provided on diagnosis, treatment, control, screening and prevention.
