| Children may present with unusual swellings that may cause deformity, impair function, cause obstruction or pain. When you suspect that your child has paediatric cancer, especially an abnormal growth or tumor, surgery may be required to confirm the diagnosis. A paediatric surgical oncologist is equipped with the available evaluation techniques and is aware that initial evaluations may have implications on the subsequent treatment. His experience in performing paediatric oncological surgeries ensures that all the tissue necessary for properly diagnosing the disease is obtained. He works in close collaboration with the paediatric haematologists/oncologists, radiation oncologists, pathologists and scientists to ensure that all the appropriate diagnostic tests and biological evaluations are performed.
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