The Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is one of the largest and most renowned pediatric cancer and blood disorder treatment and research programs in the U.S., treating more than 10,000 patients across its campuses each year, including more than 500 new cancer patients. The center ranks No. 13 in the nation for pediatric cancer on U.S. News & World Report‘s “Best Children’s Hospitals” list, which evaluates hospitals on outcomes, program structure and national reputation. It is Georgia’s top pediatric cancer research center and home to one of the largest clinical trial programs in the country, offering patients access to more than 200 clinical studies. The center’s Marcus Center for Cellular Therapy provides cell and gene therapy for patients with a range of diseases beyond cancer, manufacturing therapies in-house at its own good manufacturing practices lab for direct delivery to patients. The Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center offers comprehensive cancer, blood disorders, and blood and marrow transplant programs to treat conditions ranging from the most common to those rarely seen outside top centers. Recent news includes Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and the Peach Bowl marking the 10th annual “Touchdowns for Children’s” fundraising campaign, whose proceeds support the Peach Bowl LegACy Fund, which is currently funding 18 clinical trials and research studies aimed at new treatments and potential cures for childhood cancers.
