VINCENT LECAVLIER PEDIATRIC CANCER AND BLOOD DISORDERS CENTER AT ALL CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL – ST. PETERSBURG
The Vincent Lecavalier Pediatric Cancer and Blood Disorders Center at All Children’s Hospital provides clinical care and research trials for children, adolescents, and young adults in west and west central Florida. Vinny’s Cancer Center is the only pediatric affiliate of Moffitt Cancer Center and the primary cancer center in west Florida providing multidisciplinary care for children and adolescents.
Our physicians also oversee research, clinical and educational programs within their area of expertise. Pediatric hematology, oncology, and transplant patients have complex physical, psychological, and social needs that are served by our multidisciplinary team approach to care. Team members include specialists from social work, child life, nursing, pharmacy, patient education, and nutrition. The unit is:
- Located on the 7th Floor South Wing
- A 28-bed inpatient unit for pediatric hematology-oncology and marrow/stem cell transplant patients
- Positive-pressure airflow system to let most patients move freely about the unit
- Unit-based oncology social worker, case manager and child life specialist
- Dedicated playroom for hematology-oncology patients
- Hospital-based teacher
- In-room accommodations for 2 parents
- Accommodations & services for families at 3 Ronald McDonald Houses on the campus
- A Day Infusion Center, reducing the need for some inpatient stays
CANCER AND BLOOD DISORDERS CENTER PROGRAMS
Oncology
The Oncology Program is supported by diagnostic radiologists with expertise in interventional radiology, pediatric surgeons, pediatric radiation oncologists, child life specialists, physical and occupational therapy, a clinical pharmacist, and social workers.
Hematology
The Hematology Program follows approximately 300 patients with sickle cell disease and offers multidisciplinary therapy for these patients and their families.
Coagulopathy and Thrombophilia Program
The Coagulopathy and Thrombophilia Program is directed by Dr. Irmel Ayala. This program coordinates the care of patients undergoing evaluation for bleeding or clotting disorders. Specialized clinics include those focused on hemophilia, thrombophilia, and stroke (in collaboration with neurologists).
Sarcoma Program
The Sarcoma Program is in conjunction with Moffitt Cancer Center. Dr. Damon Reed, who conducts bench research to develop novel chemotherapeutic compounds, leads the sarcoma program and evaluates patients at both Moffitt Cancer Center and All Children’s Hospital.
Blood and Marrow Transplant Program
The Blood and Marrow Transplant Program is affiliated with Moffitt Cancer Center and performs approximately 50 transplants annually. It is part of the National Marrow Donor Program and the Pediatric Blood & Marrow Transplant Consortium. It is approved by FACT and is Children’s Oncology Group accredited.
Neuro-Oncology Program
The Neuro-Oncology Program is directed by Dr. Stacie Stapleton, who is formally trained in neurooncology. This is a very busy program with about 50 new brain tumor patients yearly. We have a weekly pediatric Neuro-Oncology Tumor Board to discuss complex cases. We have 4 pediatric neurosurgeons, 3 pediatric neuroradiologists, and the area’s only pediatric neuropathologist.
CanSurvive Clinic
Our CanSurvive Clinic, led by Dr. Kelly Sawczyn, provides coordinated multidisciplinary survivorship care to help patients who have completed their acute oncology or transplant care manage their long-term healthcare needs. Services include physician evaluation, nurse education, social work suppport and other interventions that will empower patients and families to receive optimal healthcare.
We have a growing Clinical Research Program, which is staffed by three clinical research associates. It offers access to a variety of multidisciplinary or institutional clinical trials.
All Children’s Outpatient Care, Tampa
- Infusion & chemotherapy services
- Physician visits
- Laboratory services
- MRI & radiology services
- Separate waiting room for hematology-oncology patients
- Child Life therapist for hematology-oncology
- Pediatric social worker for hematology-oncology
- Outpatient pharmacy
All Children’s Hospital Outpatient – St. Petersburg
- Infusion & Chemotherapy Services
- Office Visits
