Childhood Cancer : TREATMENT

Treatment:Childhood cancers can be treated by a combination of therapies (surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy) chosen based on the type and stage of cancer. Treatment is coordinated by a team of experts, including pediatric oncologists and nurses, social workers, psychologists, and others who assist children and their families. Because these cancers are uncommon, outcomes are more successful when treatment is managed by specialists at a children’s cancer center. If the child is eligible, placement in a clinical trial, which compares a new treatment to the best current treatment, should also be considered.