Pediatrics and Child Health Pediatric Oncology
Pediatric Oncology is a medical subspecialty that focuses on the treatment and care of children with cancer. It is an important area of medicine because it recognizes the unique nature of cancer in developing bodies, and the effective and compassionate care pediatric oncology teams provide is essential in helping children and their families cope with a cancer diagnosis. With advances in medical treatments, the survival rate for pediatric cancers has improved significantly; however, treatments can have serious side effects, so it's important to understand the illness and management of treatment. Pediatric Oncology teams provide comprehensive services to support children and families throughout the cancer journey, including physical assessment, diagnostic testing, treatment, rehabilitation and end-of-life care. With the development of new treatments and research in this field, Pediatric Oncology continues to provide hope and improved quality of life for children affected by cancer.
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