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Children with LCH should have their treatment planned by a team of health care providers who are experts in treating childhood cancer or LCH.

Source: Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis Treatment (PDQ®)–Patient Version, National Cancer Institute.

Source updated: June 6, 2024 · Captured 2026-09-09.

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Context: Treatment Option Overview for LCH

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 care providers who are experts in treating children with LCH and who specialize in certain areas of medicine. These may include the following specialists:

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Pediatrician.

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Pediatric surgeon.

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Pediatric hematologist.

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Radiation oncologist.

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Neurologist.

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Endocrinologist.

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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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Preserved source evidence · Independent clinical review pending · Not medical advice