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ARISE Cancer Consortium™: Advancing Pediatric Cancer Care

Atrium Health Levine Children’s Hospital Leads Transformative Pediatric Cancer Care Initiative

By Atrium Health Levine Children's October 21, 2024

We have some exciting news that will make a huge difference for families battling pediatric cancers in the Carolinas! Levine Children’s Hospital is proud to share the launch of ARISE Cancer Consortium™, a special partnership with children’s hospitals across North and South Carolina, all coming together to improve care for kids battling cancer.

What is the ARISE Cancer Consortium™?

The Alliance for Research and Innovations in Pediatric Oncology (ARISE) unites top hospitals in our area to find new treatments for pediatric cancer. This means our kids will have quicker access to cutting-edge therapies and groundbreaking clinical trials, all while staying close to home with the care they need.

What Does This Mean for Our Community?

With Levine Children’s Hospital at the heart of this effort, ARISE Cancer Consortium™ ensures that families in the Carolinas can access the latest research and treatments—without having to travel far. It means your child, a neighbor or a classmate now has a larger village of doctors caring for them through their most challenging time. 

“Cancer is a team sport,” said Dr. Javier Oesterheld, founder of ARISE Cancer Consortium™ and division chief of cancer and blood disorders at Atrium Health Levine Children's Hospital. “It’s about collaboration.” 

Now, instead of just one care team at one hospital, doctors and researchers across the Carolinas are working together in new ways, sharing ideas and successes to ensure our community’s kids can thrive right at home. They’ll get even more expertise and research in their care, all without the need to travel. 

A Brighter Future for Our Children

This isn’t just about finding a cure (though they’re determined to get there!)—it’s also about ensuring children's quality of life is better during treatment. With supportive care and survivorship programs, ARISE Cancer Consortium™ is committed to helping young patients fight cancer and thrive during and after treatment.

We’re excited about this new chapter in pediatric oncology, and we’d love for you to be part of this journey with us.




Learn More & Get Involved!
Want to know more about the ARISE Cancer Consortium™ and how you can support our efforts to transform pediatric cancer care? Visit us at
LevineChildrens.org/ARISE.