Pediatric Neuro-Oncologist
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Last updated on 01 Jan 2026
Overview
A Pediatric Neuro-Oncologist is a medical doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating brain and spinal cord tumors in children and adolescents. These specialists are trained in both pediatric oncology and neuro-oncology, combining expertise in childhood cancers with the unique aspects of the developing nervous system. They play a key role in multidisciplinary care, often working with neurosurgeons, radiation oncologists, pediatric neurologists, and rehabilitation teams.
Job Description
- Diagnose and classify pediatric CNS tumors, including medulloblastoma, gliomas, ependymomas, and atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumors (ATRT).
- Design and oversee treatment plans, including chemotherapy, radiation therapy, targeted therapy, or enrollment in clinical trials.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary care, collaborating with pediatric neurosurgeons, radiation oncologists, neuropathologists, and pediatric ICU teams.
- Manage acute and long-term side effects, such as neurocognitive deficits, endocrine dysfunction, and growth problems, resulting from tumor or treatment.
- Provide ongoing surveillance and follow-up, monitoring for recurrence, secondary cancers, or late effects of therapy.
- Offer family-centered care, supporting children and their families emotionally and psychologically throughout the diagnosis and treatment journey.
- Engage in research and clinical trials, contributing to advances in pediatric neuro-oncology and improving survival and quality of life for young patients.
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