Oncology
We treat all childhood cancers
Neuroblastoma
We perform a molecular evaluation of the tumour to determine if it requires aggressive post-surgery treatment. We are one of the centres in Europe to apply anti-GD2 immunotheraphy.
It is not covered by public health
Retinoblastoma
We apply localised chemotherapy to the tumour by means of intra-arterial chemotherapy. We are the only centre which can offer intra vitreous therapy with virus in a clinical trial.
It is not covered by public health
Musculoskeletal tumours
We apply reconstruction techniques to the affected limb, with bone material from patients themselves or from a donor, to avoid amputation.
It is not covered by public health
Brain and spinal cord tumours
We apply treatments in line with the most advanced chemotherapy and radiotherapy strategies. We have created our own treatment for patients with spinal gliomas.
It is not covered by public health
Haematology
We treat uncommon haematological diseases
Leukaemia
Our patients are offered the most innovative treatments. We are the Spanish hospital which treats most cases of paediatric leukaemia.
It is not covered by public health
Congenital bone marrow failure
We have a unit specialised in childhood bone marrow failure. We have the latest generation diagnostic techniques and we participate in trials for advanced therapies.
It is not covered by public health
Anaemias
Congenital or hereditary anaemias
Multidisciplinary care for sickle cell disease and thalassaemia. We can perform the transfusion in the day hospital. We treat other hereditary anaemias.
It is not covered by public health
Acquired anaemias
Extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of autoimmune haemolytic anaemia, deficiency anaemia and other acquired anaemias in children.
It is not covered by public health
Blood clotting and haemostasis disorders
Platelet disorders
Extensive experience of the handling of children with congenital and acquired platelet disorders. Participation in clinical trials with platelet production stimulators.
It is not covered by public health
Haemophilia and other coagulopathies
Comprehensive care for children suffering from haemophilia, von Willebrand disease or other coagulopathies. We participate in clinical trials with new copulation drugs and factors.
It is not covered by public health
Childhood thrombosis
We have a specific protocol for multidisciplinary care for children suffering from thrombosis. We participate in new clinical trials with now oral anticoagulants at paediatric age.
It is not covered by public health
Treatment with oral anticoagulants
We have a self-monitoring programme for oral anticoagulation with acenocumarol which improves the control of the treatment and reduces the number of visits to the hospital.
It is not covered by public health
Diagnostics and transplants
Advanced Haematology Laboratory
We have a laboratory specialised in Haematology, with cytometry, genetic and molecular techniques, for the diagnosis of new patients and for research.
It is not covered by public health
Bone Marrow Transplantation
We have a Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit with all the technical and human means required to perform the transplant process.
It is not covered by public health
The SJD Barcelona Children's Hospital's Oncology and Haematology Department
The SJD Barcelona Children's Hospital's Oncology and Haematology Department is the national reference centre of for the treatment of developmental cancer and an international reference centre for determined types of tumours.