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Children with pancreatic cancer should have their treatment planned by a team of doctors who are experts in treating childhood cancer.
Source: Childhood Pancreatic Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)–Patient Version, National Cancer Institute.
Source updated: February 19, 2021 · Captured 2026-09-09.
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Context: Treatment Option Overview
Treatment will be overseen by a pediatric oncologist, a doctor who specializes in treating children with cancer. The pediatric oncologist works with other pediatric health professionals who are experts in treating children with cancer and who specialize in certain areas of medicine. This may include the following specialists and others:
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Pediatrician.
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Pediatric surgeon.
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Pathologist.
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Endocrinologist.
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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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