 My name is Dr. Jessica Skirbo and I am the section chief of Pediatric Hematology Oncology at K-Hup & Onion Children's Hospital. Pediatric Hematology Oncology is the treatment of children with cancer and blood disorders. I think a common misconception about Pediatric Hematology Oncology is that children overall do not feel well and not do well, and that it's a very sad process and in fact it's quite the opposite. They continue to play and dance and they're really kind of the warriors in the process. It doesn't stop them one beat. Through our alliance with Hackensack University Medical Center, we are able to use national protocols following the Children's Oncology Group and NCI that other facilities cannot offer. So we are really at the front line of care for pediatric oncology in New Jersey. We are not only diagnosing the patients but we're treating them fully through their journey here at this facility. I think the most important part about working with children and parents is realizing that children are not small adults. We try to bring things down to their level, try to explain things so that they can understand why they have to undergo these treatments, why they have to have these procedures done, and part of that is utilizing the Child Life Specialist, Social Work and Music Therapy. We bring in different facets to help them really understand what's going to happen to them, why it's happening, and to understand that they do have to be here for these things. We're all part of the fight to get you through this process. The children that we work with are absolutely warriors. They're very resilient and inspiring each day. Our motto here at Hackensack Meridian is life hears ahead and pediatric oncology is no exception. We're able to bring high quality care here to New Jersey so that you can get that care very close to home.