Hematology/Oncology
Putting the "h" and the "o" in hope. If we had one wish, it would be to make it so that no child would ever have to suffer from any kind of illness. Here at the Cook Children's Hematology and Oncology Center, we are working every day on medical treatments and research to help make the blood disorders and cancers that hurt children and teens, disappear. Learn more about our Hematology and Oncology team at Cook Children's.
Hematology/Oncology
For Michael Williams, living with sickle cell disease has meant navigating pain, uncertainty and medical challenges from a very young age. Now, after receiving gene therapy at Cook Children’s, he is looking toward a future he once could not …
A tiny, resilient Cook Children’s patient gets to celebrate a very special birthday after overcoming major health complications.
It was a picture-perfect fall day. One that you snapshot in your mind to pull up years later while reminiscing treasured times when the pitter-patter of toddler feet and the carefree laughter of kids filled your home.
For Leόn “King” …
Cook Children’s Health Care System is proud to announce that six of its specialty programs have been ranked among the best in the country by U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-2026 Best Children’s Hospitals rankings. This recognition underscores …
No one is made for cancer, but Perry Oviedo certainly has the spunk it takes to beat it. At just 3 years old, she’s already spent nearly two years fighting a type of blood cancer called acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), and she’s done it …
The story of Cook Children’s Medical Center – Fort Worth is as rich and enduring as that of the city it calls home. The medical center’s roots date back to 1918 when Fort Worth’s Camp Bowie thrived as a military training center, the …
Any time a child gets a bump, cut or bruise, it's a scary moment for parents. Most of the time a bandage will mend things, but for a parent whose child has a bleeding disorder, it's a slightly different story.
March is …
By Jean Yaeger
Marlee Munguia has a rare cancer that wasn’t responding to standard chemotherapy when she was first diagnosed at age 3.
But her doctors at Cook Children’s had other strategies to try, including …
Pierce James’ battle with cancer cost him his hearing, but he’s teaching us all a lesson in resilience. His story shines a light on the work of audiology and the importance of hearing health as we celebrate National Audiology …
By Charlotte Settle
If you talk to Caitlin Schwartz for even a few minutes, you will learn she is wise beyond her years. In the last two years of her life, she has endured more than most can even imagine. Still, she wears an …
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. We salute Rebekah Tate and celebrate the evolving research that makes today’s medical options more promising than ever for pediatric oncology patients. #EraseKidCancer
