Childrens Cancer Hospital Ranks High for Cancer Care

The Childrens Cancer Hospital at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center has been ranked as one of the best hospitals in the nation for treating children with cancer according to a world report survey.

The survey measured reputation of pediatric oncologists and care-related measures. This hospital uses new therapies and supportive programs to treat children. They have adopted a family-centered approach to care; staff partners with parents on treatment, facility designs, and other projects impacting families at the hospital.

What psychological procedures help reduce pain and stress for children with cancer? How might the family-centered approach help the childs experience and recovery?