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Who treats children with nasopharyngeal cancer?

Source: Childhood Nasopharyngeal Cancer (PDQ®)–Patient Version, National Cancer Institute.

Source updated: April 10, 2025 · Captured 2026-09-09.

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Context: Types of treatment for childhood nasopharyngeal cancer

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

pediatrician

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