The Pediatric Oncology Branch ( POB ) of the National Cancer Institute is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the world's largest medical research institution, which is operated by the federal government. Patients who participate in clinical protocols are treated at the Clinical Center located on the NIH campus in Bethesda, Maryland. This Home Page provides patients, families and physicians with an overview of the type of treatments available for children with cancer and of the research conducted by investigators at the Pediatric Oncology Branch.

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To learn more about the Pediatric Oncology Branch, explore the following areas:

• Clinical Trials Overview
• Protocols
• Research
• Staff
• Frequently Asked Questions
• A Virtual Tour Of the Pediatric Oncology Branch
• Referring a Patient
• The Children's Inn at NIH
• Fellowship Training Program
• Other Sites of Interest
• Find a Protocol

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Last Updated: March 10, 2003

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