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Who treats children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia?
Source: Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (PDQ®)–Patient Version, National Cancer Institute.
Source updated: April 15, 2025 · Captured 2026-09-09.
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Context: Types of treatment for childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia
A pediatric oncologist, a doctor who specializes in treating children with cancer, oversees treatment of ALL. The pediatric oncologist works with other pediatric health care providers who are experts in treating children with leukemia and who specialize in certain areas of medicine. Other specialists may include:
pediatrician
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hematologist
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medical oncologist
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pediatric surgeon
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radiation oncologist
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pediatric intensivist
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neurologist
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neuroradiologist
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pediatric nurse specialist
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social worker
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rehabilitation specialist
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psychologist
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child-life specialist
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fertility specialist
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