About the Department of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology at University Hospital HM Monteprincipe Madrid
The Department of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology at the University Hospital HM Monteprincipe Madrid offers the full service range for the diagnostics and treatment of benign and malignant diseases of the hematopoietic system, as well as solid tumors in children. The department admits for treatment young patients between the ages of 0 and 18. The main task of the department's doctors is to provide comprehensive and the most effective treatment in accordance with international standards. At the same time, the department has a friendly and pleasant atmosphere, thanks to which it is easier for the children to undergo the complex therapeutic process.
The department is headed by Dr. med. Blanca López. She is very dedicated to her job and serves for the benefit of young patients. The doctor not only deals with the treatment of children, but also personally takes part in charity projects. She easily finds a common language with children and establishes a trusting relationship with them, which contributes to good psycho-emotional state of the patient.
The department has all the necessary technologies and methods for the diagnostics and treatment of such diseases as leukemia, anemia, erythremia, Hodgkin's disease, hemophilia, thrombocytopenia, etc. The department's doctors also strive to minimize the side effects and complications of treatment. The medical staff regularly undergo advanced training courses, attend congresses and lectures, where they improve their skills.
The diagnosis of oncology is a serious challenge for doctors and requires an interdisciplinary approach. The process of diagnostics and treatment often involves the specialists from related fields, particularly, neurosurgeons, traumatologists, cardiologists, endocrinologists, pulmonologists, specialists in infectious diseases, plastic surgeons, experts in the field of radiation therapy, nuclear medicine, etc. The service range is also complemented by palliative care for children with incurable diseases.
The medical staff strives not only to cure a young patient with cancer, but also to achieve his social adaptation and good physical condition.
The department's range of medical services includes:
- Hematology
- Diagnostics and treatment of benign blood diseases
- Various types of anemia
- Neutropenia
- Thrombocytopenia
- Hemophilia
- Diagnostics and treatment of malignant blood diseases
- Acute lymphoblastic leukemia
- Acute myeloid leukemia
- Juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia
- Diagnostics and treatment of lymphomas
- Diagnostics and treatment of benign blood diseases
- Oncology
- Diagnostics and treatment of brain tumors
- Diagnostics and treatment of bone tumors
- Diagnostics and treatment of neuroblastoma
- Other therapeutic options
Photo of the doctor: (c) HM Hospitales