Interaction of pediatrician, oncologist and therapist in the complex therapy of children’s patients

Abstract

The interaction of pediatricians with pediatric oncologists is important for the optimization and treatment of children suffering from oncological diseases. Modern practice strives for a combined approach that includes the interaction of specialists from different fields of medicine in order to improve the quality of medical services provided. The purpose of the article is to provide pediatricians with updated information about the state of pediatric cancer care. In this paper, the following aspects are highlighted, which are aimed at optimizing and applying innovations in the treatment of oncological diseases in children, in particular: reducing the toxicity of drugs in treatment, studying cancer biology, considering new treatment methods, monitoring the disease, since these areas are key topics of general pediatric medicine. The review of immunotherapy and combined approaches in the treatment of oncological diseases of children was carried out. Attention is paid to precision oncology aimed at identifying drugs that will work with specific mutations in the field of tumor destruction. Issues related to the interaction of a pediatrician, oncologist and ENT in combination therapy are also considered.