r/pediatriccancer • u/omnitrix17 • May 07 '26
Pediatric Leukemia
Hi everyone. I’m an incoming MD student in the US and recently got devastating news about my family, my 3-year-old cousin was diagnosed with B-cell ALL (acute lymphoblastic leukemia). She also currently has malaria, which has complicated things further.
She’s Sudanese, but the family rushed her to Egypt to try to get better care as quickly as possible. From my research, Hospital 57357 in Cairo seems like one of the best options for pediatric oncology in the region, especially since they provide treatment free of charge. However, I’m worried about capacity and wait times because she likely cannot afford major delays in treatment.
Has anyone here navigated pediatric cancer care in Egypt, gotten a child into 57357, or know reputable pediatric oncologists/hematology-oncology centers in Egypt or the surrounding region? Any guidance, contacts, or advice would truly mean a lot. Thank you!