Why choose Cook Children’s for pediatric cancer care?
A cancer diagnosis is frightening for a family. The path forward might feel uncertain, but we're here for you. At Cook Children's, we deliver hope, compassion and exceptional care for kids and support for the entire family. From diagnosis through treatment, recovery and beyond, we're involved with the Children's Oncology Group (COG) to have the best information to care for your child.
What is pediatric cancer surgery?
Cancer occurs when the body's cells lose the ability to control how often they divide and grow, resulting in a mass, or tumor. The goal of surgery is to remove as much tumor as possible to prevent cells from spreading. Surgery plays a critical role in treating cancers, supporting nonsurgical treatments, like chemotherapy, radiation therapy or immunotherapy.
Your advanced practice provider team
- Jay Pearson, PA-C, Pediatric Surgery APP Supervisor
- Bruce Beasley, PA-C, APP Manager
- Bethany Reaves, PA-C
- Brad Maddy, PA-C
- Brock Street, PA-C
- Caitlin Trivett, PA-C
- Erin Cribbs, PA-C
- Grant Kirby, PA-C
- Jacob Lustgarten, PA-C
- Katie Parmley, PA-C
- Rebecca Wu, PA-C
- Sydney Zahorik, PA-C
- Treva Badger, PA-C
Getting ready for surgery
Here are some tips to help your family arrive well prepared.
Kids who need surgery might stress about it. Maybe they have questions. Here are the before, during and after details to help.
Seen a TV show with surgeries and lots of doctors? Here’s what really goes on behind the scenes.
Want to be an expert before the procedure? Learn tips that most people don’t know about surgeries and the hospital.
We always want your child to be comfortable during their surgery. Learn about different anesthesia uses and how it helps your child.
Moments of magic
Hope and healing happen every day here at Cook Children's. Discover some of our highlights.
