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.
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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.
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Musculoskeletal tumours
We apply reconstruction techniques to the affected limb, with bone material from patients themselves or from a donor, to avoid amputation.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Acquired anaemias
Extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of autoimmune haemolytic anaemia, deficiency anaemia and other acquired anaemias in children.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Haematopoietic stem cell transplantation
We have a haematopoietic stem cell transplantation unit with all the technical and human means required to perform the transplant process.
It is not covered by public health