Types of Pediatric Oncology
Pediatric oncology encompasses various childhood cancers, including leukemia, brain and spinal cord tumors, lymphoma, neuroblastoma, and bone or soft tissue sarcomas. Leukemia affects blood and bone marrow, while brain tumors impact the nervous system. Lymphoma targets the lymphatic system, and neuroblastoma arises from immature nerve cells. Bone and soft tissue sarcomas affect bones and muscles. Each condition requires specialized treatment, including chemotherapy, surgery, radiation, and targeted therapies.