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Author Archives: Dr. Stephen Simko, Pediatric Oncologist
About Dr. Stephen Simko, Pediatric Oncologist
I recently completed fellowship training in pediatric hematology/oncology in the Texas Children's Cancer and Hematology Centers, and I'm honored to continue here as junior faculty.
My research interests include improving clinical outcomes in pediatric lymphoma, as well as studying genetic mechanisms of cancer initiation.
A Doctor’s Ordinary Labor Can Provide Extraordinary Mercy
The successes in pediatric oncology over the last 4 decades have been among the marvels of modern medicine. Across the board, we are now able to cure approximately 75% of … Full Entry »
Posted in Cancer and Hematology, Child Life
Tagged acute myeloid leukemia, agonal respiration, cancer cure rate in pediatrics, child dying of cancer, childhood cancer cure rate, cure rate cancer, doctor treat cancer story, last moments with child before dying of cancer, teaxs children's hospice, Texas Children's Cancer Center
