Pediatric Hemato-Oncology Department

Pediatric Hemao-Oncology in Israel — From One Family to Another

It’s hard to explain what it’s like, the moment a parent hears the word “cancer” in connection with their child. It changes everything.

We see it. Every day. That’s why, at TAMC in Tel Aviv, we built something different. A quiet space, a dedicated team — just for children dealing with blood cancers and complex conditions. No waiting lists. No “maybe next week.” When a child needs help, it has to be now.

We’re not just doctors here. Many of us are parents too. That matters.

Contact Our Pediatric Oncology Department:
📞 Call us: +972-73-374-6844
📧 Email: [email protected]
💬 WhatsApp: +972-52-337-3108

So Why Is This Field So Critical?

Childhood cancers — leukemia, lymphomas, tumors of the brain or bone — they don’t wait. They can progress quickly, and the earlier we catch them, the better the outcome. We’ve seen kids who came in scared and pale, walk out laughing months later. But it only happens when things move fast and the care is right.

Israel has made huge strides in this field. At TAMC, we bring together advanced molecular testing, targeted therapies, and new methods like CAR-T. But beyond the tech, it’s about listening. Explaining. Slowing down when parents are overwhelmed, or speeding up when time is short.

We don’t use cookie-cutter protocols. Every child is a case of one.

What We Actually Treat — And Who’s Here to Help

We work with all kinds of diagnoses. Some families come to us already knowing the name: leukemia, neuroblastoma, Wilms tumor. Others just know something’s wrong — and we help figure it out.

Here’s a rough idea of what we see and treat most often:

• Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)
• Acute myeloid leukemia (AML)
• Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphomas
• Ewing sarcoma, osteosarcoma, rhabdomyosarcoma
• Gliomas, astrocytomas, medulloblastomas
• Neuroblastoma
• Wilms tumor (kidney)
• Germ cell tumors
• And sometimes, really rare ones you’ve probably never heard of

Now let’s talk about the team.

We don’t believe in one doctor doing it all. When your child is here, they’ll have their own hemato-oncologist — but also a whole support system. That might include a pediatric surgeon, a neurosurgeon if needed, a radiologist, a pathologist (to double-check every biopsy), and even a child psychologist to help your kid cope.

Everyone’s in one building. Everyone talks to each other. That’s a big deal when you’re making daily decisions about something this serious.

What Makes Our Pediatric Cancer Unit Different? It’s All Under One Roof.

Most parents don’t expect to learn what “neuro-oncology” or “pathomorphology” even mean. But when your child is sick, suddenly you’re dealing with a dozen new words — and a hundred decisions.

At TAMC, we tried to make things easier.

We put everything in one place. Diagnosis, treatment, support, follow-up — it all happens in one building, with one team. You’re not passed from hospital to hospital. You’re not alone.

Here’s how it breaks down:

• Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

This is our core. We treat kids with leukemia, lymphoma, bone marrow failure, and other blood cancers. Most of our doctors here have been working with these conditions for decades.

• Neuro-Oncology

If your child has a brain tumor, you’ll meet this team. They work closely with pediatric neurosurgeons, imaging specialists, and rehab experts. We handle both aggressive and slow-growing brain tumors.

• Ocular Oncology

We treat rare eye cancers like retinoblastoma. Early detection is key here — and we have the tools for it.

• Urological Oncology

Tumors in the kidneys and urinary system — like Wilms tumor — are treated by this group. Surgery is often needed, but we aim to preserve as much function as possible.

• Ortho-Oncology

Bone and soft tissue tumors are their specialty. These doctors work hand-in-hand with orthopedic surgeons, especially when limb-sparing surgery is an option.

• Chemotherapy Unit

This is where your child might come for their infusions. We give personalized chemo, targeted drugs, and sometimes immunotherapy — always with close monitoring and full support.

• Radiotherapy

We use both traditional and highly advanced radiation methods. Our MRI-based simulator helps plan treatments while minimizing exposure. That matters, especially for young bodies.

• Diagnostics

Scans, blood work, biopsies — we do it all here, with high-end imaging like PET-CT and functional MRI. No need to go anywhere else.

• Pathology & Molecular Lab

Every sample gets double-checked here. If needed, we run molecular tests to look for specific mutations. This helps us tailor the treatment — we call it precision medicine.

• Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT)

Sometimes, a transplant is the only way forward. We offer all types — autologous (your child’s own cells), allogeneic (from a donor), and even syngeneic (from a twin, if that’s an option). We also search international donor registries when needed.

• CAR-T Cell Therapy

When nothing else works, sometimes this does. CAR-T is one of the most advanced treatments in the world for certain blood cancers. We take your child’s T-cells, reprogram them in a lab, and send them back in to fight the cancer. It’s intense — but it can be life-saving.

What Treatment Looks Like — And How We Try to Keep It Human

No two children get the exact same plan here. But if you’re wondering what kind of treatments we actually use — here’s what we talk to parents about, almost every day.

• Surgery

Sometimes, surgery comes first — sometimes it’s done after chemo to shrink the tumor. We always try to avoid removing things that don’t absolutely need to go.
In fact, our surgeons talk a lot about one thing: how do we keep your child’s life as normal as possible after the operation?
If we can save the limb, we do. If we can avoid a visible scar, we’ll find a way.

• Chemotherapy

Yes, we use chemo. But not all chemo is created equal.
We work with high-quality, original medications — no generics, no shortcuts.
Each protocol is built around how the cancer behaves, how your child responds, and what the long-term side effects might be.
Our nurses are incredibly good at managing side effects. Most kids bounce back faster than parents expect.

• Radiation Therapy

We try to use it only when it’s necessary — and when we do, we plan it down to the last millimeter.
Thanks to MRI-guided simulation, we can avoid healthy tissues and reduce the overall radiation exposure.
For small kids especially, that precision really matters.

• CAR-T Cell Therapy

This is the treatment we bring up when all the usual stuff isn’t enough.
It’s complex. It takes time. But for some children with relapsed leukemia or lymphoma, it can work when nothing else has.
We take your child’s T-cells, send them to a special lab, reprogram them to find and destroy cancer, and then return them.
It sounds like science fiction — but we’ve seen it save lives.

• Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT)

Some children need a new immune system — that’s what a transplant really is.
We do all types here:

• Autologous (your child’s own cells, stored before high-dose chemo)
• Allogeneic (from a matched donor, sometimes even from abroad)
• Syngeneic (between identical twins, rare but ideal when it works)

Our transplant team handles everything, from donor matching to isolation protocols. It’s intense — but we walk families through it every step of the way.

Why families from around the world choose TAMC

We’re not just doctors — we’re parents too. We know what it’s like to want answers fast, and to not feel like just another case. At TAMC, we treat children quickly, carefully, and with everything we’ve got — from CAR-T to compassion.
You don’t wait months here. You get real attention, a real team, and a real plan.

Frequently Asked Questions — Honest Answers from Our Doctors