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Please answer! what kind of doctor would you see if you had cancer as a kid?

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Dr. Carlos Encarnacion answered

Specializes in Medical Oncology

For you?: If you had cancer as a kid and are still in remission, it's safe to say you are very likely cured so see your family doc or internist yearly and if he/she thinks you need an oncologist, you can be refered. Remember that you can have other cancers and depending on the situation, the risk may be higher than normal.

Dr Ferguson agreed

Answered 8/7/2017

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