Treating Retinoblastoma | Top Cancer Pediatric Doctor | Dr. Atish Bakane
Treating Retinoblastoma | Top Cancer Pediatric Doctor | Dr. Atish Bakane Retinoblastoma is rare, so many doctors don't have much experience treating it other than in specialized eye hospitals and major children's cancer centers. Children with retinoblastoma and their families have special needs that can be best met by these children's cancer centers. These centers have teams of specialists who are aware of the unique needs of children with retinoblastoma and cancer. This gives the child the best chance of recovery and, if possible, maintaining their vision. Children with retinoblastoma are treated by a team of doctors that often includes: • A pediatrician: a doctor who treats eye diseases in children • An ocular oncologist: a doctor (usually an ophthalmologist) who treats cancer of the eye • Best Pediatric oncologist : a doctor who treats children with cancer • A radiation oncologist: a doctor who treats cancer with radiation therapy The team may also inclu...