Question 1

please help me? what does a pediatric oncologist do?

Accepted Answer

Children's cancer: A pediatric oncologist is a pediatrician who specializes in treating blood disorders and cancer in children.  They also treat other less serious conditions such as low red blood cells (anemia).  If your child has been referred to a pediatric oncologist, ask your doctor why! it may be something very simple, but you should understand the reason.

Question 2

hello doctors, what does a pediatric oncologist do?

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Cancer: I am a pediatric hematologist-oncologist and i provide medical specialty care to children with blood diseases and cancer.

Question 3

what exactly does a pediatric oncologist do?

Accepted Answer

Pediatric Oncology: is the specialty that deals with cancers of children, among other things.

Question 4

what does a pediatric oncologist/hematologist do?

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Hematologist: Pediatric hematologist/oncologist are experts in disorders of the blood and related organs, as well as cancers in children.

Question 5

which classes to take to become a pediatric oncologist?

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Peds heme/onc: A pediatric hematologist/oncologist has completed medical school then 3 years of pediatric residency followed by 3 years of fellowship.

Question 6

is there a pediatric oncologist on here to ask questions?

Accepted Answer

Yes you may: I am a medical oncologist and can address your oncologic questions. What would you like to know?

Question 7

what's the difference between a pediatric oncologist nurse and a pediatric oncologist practitioner?

Accepted Answer

Years of training: Nurses:  RN, BSN, MSN can care for patients under the supervision of a "practitioner" which could be a physician or a nurse practitioner

A nurse practitioner has extra years of school and clinical training to become an independent practitioner.    PA, a physician's assistant can be an independent practitioner.

NPs can run a clinic and see patients.  They often work on a team with a doctor.

Question 8

what tools do pediatric oncologist use?

Accepted Answer

Oncologist: Oncology is a branch of medicine that deals with cancer. A medical professional who practices oncology is an oncologist. Oncologists have many tools that include drugs, anti-infectives, immunoglobulins, radiation, etc.....

Question 9

what colleges should i look  to become a pediatric oncologist?

Accepted Answer

Any college: There is a lot of school between college and being a pediatric oncologist.  It is important to stay motivated during college.  You must first get into medical school.  It is ok to have a particular school in mind, but don't let anything disappoint you.  You can become an peds oncologist regardless of your college. I went to millsaps college....Ever heard of it?  

Good luck.

Question 10

can a pediatric oncologist have to be a surgeon?

Accepted Answer

No: Classically, pediatric oncologists are pediatricians who have completed special training in the care of children with cancer.  This special training is called a fellowship and typically lasts three or four years after completion of a three year pediatric residency.  The surgeons who care for children with cancer are not referred to as pediatric oncologists.

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