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

Source: Osteosarcoma Treatment (PDQ®)–Patient Version, National Cancer Institute.

Source updated: February 25, 2025 · 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 osteosarcoma. The pediatric oncologist works with other health care providers who are experts in treating osteosarcoma and UPS and who specialize in certain areas of medicine. Other specialists may include:

pediatrician

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