Wilms Tumor and Other Kidney Cancers

We offer outpatient services -- such as chemotherapy, transfusions, and lab tests -- 12 hours a day, seven days a week at Duke Children’s Hospital and Health Center. This means your child won’t need to be admitted to the hospital just because they don’t feel well or need treatment over the weekend or when your doctor’s office is closed. 

You want your child to be as comfortable as possible during treatment. Our team focuses on managing your child’s symptoms and other aspects of treatment that affect their quality of life. We help with pain management, supportive nutrition, relaxation techniques, and more to get your child through treatment. We’re here to improve your child’s and your family’s well-being during treatment and hospitalization.

Teens and young adults are too old to be treated like children, but adult care might not be quite right for them either. Our Teen and Young Adult Oncology Program brings together the expertise of pediatric and adult cancer specialists to determine what’s best for each person, along with personalized psychological support. We customize treatment and services that consider your child’s unique needs, including support and guidance to help them cope with treatment during high school or college and how treatment affects their social life.

Once treatment is complete, we offer long-term follow-up services for preventive health care, including screenings, ongoing surveillance, and care for symptoms that may develop later as a result of treatment. Our social workers and child psychologists offer support and assistance with school-related or personal issues. In addition, we can help your child transition to adult cancer care services -- all within Duke -- when they’re ready. You’ll have the necessary resources to ensure your child’s long-term well-being.

When your child is fighting cancer, it’s difficult for the entire family, so we try to make it a little easier on you. Whether it's explaining a procedure, offering encouragement, or arranging fun activities during therapy or during a hospital stay, your child gets care in a welcoming, kid-friendly environment. And you and your family can get emotional support and education to help you cope as your child goes through treatment and recovery.

It’s helpful to have a team on your side to help you manage your child’s care. Our social workers can help you navigate the medical system and coordinate the variety of health services your child needs. They can help you work with insurance providers, connect you with resources, and help you manage the details related to your child’s care. Our nurse coordinators can help you schedule appointments for tests, treatments, and other medical visits.