Making Florida a Leader in Pediatric Cancer Care

The Pediatric Cancer Alliance is a unified initiative of Florida's Specialty Hospitals for Children focused on one mission: building top-tier pediatric cancer programs at our four hospitals so families never have to leave our state for care.

As the third-largest state by pediatric population, Florida accounts for 6% of all new pediatric cancer cases in the U.S. Yet, despite these numbers, our state is home to only one top 50 ranked pediatric cancer program and none in the top 25. Currently, an estimated 10% of children with cancer and approximately 50% of relapsed cases are forced to seek care outside of Florida.

The Pediatric Cancer Alliance brings together Florida's four specialty children's hospitals — the only hospitals in the state solely focused on investing in and providing care for children — in a collaborative effort to change this. By joining forces, our hospitals are building robust programs to provide cutting-edge treatments and compassionate support for young patients and their families, not only improving survival rates but also enhancing quality of life. 

To achieve this, the Pediatric Cancer Alliance is investing in four key areas:

Research

Driving breakthroughs that will define the future of pediatric cancer care.

Recruitment

Attracting top talent to build the strongest possible teams.

Program Development

Expanding and enhancing clinical programs to meet the needs of our pediatric population.

Infrastructure and Technology

Building state-of-the-art facilities and adopting cutting-edge technologies to support world-class care.

Our Commitment in Action

Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital:

As Florida’s only top 50 ranked pediatric cancer program (ranked 31st by U.S. News & World Report), Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital is home to three active fellowship programs and is a leading center for Children’s Oncology Group studies.

Wolfson Children’s Hospital:

Supported by nearly $7 million in philanthropic investment, Wolfson Children’s Hospital is expanding pediatric cancer care through enhanced clinical infrastructure, expansion of its Blood and Marrow Transplantation Center, and increased support for specialized services and treatments close to home.

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital:

With a recent $15 million gift from Helen and Jacob Shaham, the hospital’s cancer and blood disorder institute has been further elevated, now known as the Helen & Jacob Shaham Cancer & Blood Disorders Institute. The hospital also collaborates with Florida International University on a groundbreaking clinical trial for personalized treatments for some of the deadliest children’s cancers.

Nemours Children's Health

The Nemours Children’s Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders in Orlando is a leading pediatric hematology and oncology program offering highly specialized, multidisciplinary care for children with complex conditions. Guided by renewed and forward-looking leadership, blending deep experience with dynamic new energy, our program is designed around disease-specific care models that connect patients with focused subspecialty expertise, innovative research, and the latest evidence-based therapies.

Watch Their Stories

Hear from the physicians and families at the forefront of this transformative effort. Click below to watch video testimonials from each of Florida’s Specialty Hospitals for Children and see how we’re making a difference in the fight against pediatric cancer.