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← Childhood Central Nervous System Atypical Teratoid/Rhabdoid Tumor

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Children with AT/RT should have their treatment planned by a team of health care providers who are experts in treating cancer in children.

Source: Childhood Central Nervous System Atypical Teratoid/Rhabdoid Tumor Treatment (PDQ®)–Patient Version, National Cancer Institute.

Source updated: December 19, 2024 · Captured 2026-09-09.

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Context: Treatment Option Overview

A pediatric oncologist, a doctor who specializes in treating children with cancer, oversees treatment of AT/RT. The pediatric oncologist works with other health care providers who are experts in treating children with CNS cancer and also specialize in other areas of medicine. Other specialists may include:

pediatrician

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pediatric neurosurgeon

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radiation oncologist

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neurologist

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pediatric nurse specialist

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rehabilitation specialist

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psychologist

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social worker

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geneticist or genetic counselor

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fertility specialist

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