Pediatric oncology physicians are specially trained to care for children, ensuring their comfort and well-being throughout the treatment process.
Tumors can be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous), and solid tumors may form anywhere.
Brain tumors are the second most common childhood cancer, with symptoms like headaches, nausea, and seizures.
Bone tumors form from uncontrolled cell growth in bones, causing pain, tenderness, and limited mobility.
Kidney, adrenal, and liver tumors may be cancerous, treated with surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, or transplantation.
Muscle tumors, or soft tissue sarcomas, may require surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, and rehabilitation for treatment.
Histiocytic disorders involve excess histiocytes causing tissue damage; treatment may include chemotherapy, stem cell transplantation, and immunotherapy.