~13% mortality from condition/treatment complications
Leading U.S. cause of child death from disease
1 of 300 children diagnosed
Despite considerable medical advances, cancer remains the leading cause of death due to disease in children in the United States. Even successful treatments carry substantial risk for lifelong disabilities that include hearing loss, learning disabilities, heart injury, musculoskeletal disabilities, infertility and second cancers.
The McDonnell Pediatric Cancer Center supports innovative research to safely cure these diseases while mitigating long-term disabilities.
Join our research
Our center aims to unite scientists with a common interest in understanding how and why cancers develop in children. Join the effort in improving outcomes for our patients.
Funding & support
Broadening the portfolio of high-impact, well-funded pediatric cancer research at Washington University through just-in-time funding, expertise and logistical support.
Funding & support
Broadening the portfolio of high-impact, well-funded pediatric cancer research at Washington University through just-in-time funding, expertise and logistical support.
With generous support…
The McDonnell Pediatric Cancer Center is proudly funded by St. Louis Children’s Hospital Foundation.
With your support, you are ensuring that families have access to the world-class care they need through groundbreaking research and specialized programs.
Our partners
The MPPC and St. Louis Children’s Hospital enjoy a close working relationship with the Siteman Cancer Center through critical partnerships that include Pedal the Cause and our Siteman Kids partnership.
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