Different types of treatment for childhood cancer
There are 3 main types of treatment for cancer in tamariki:
Once your child's cancer doctor establishes what kind of cancer your child has, they will decide the type of treatment that your child needs. They will discuss this with you. The doctors will base their decisions on research findings on the most effective treatment for your child's particular type of cancer.
Your child may receive 1 or a combination of the 3 main types of treatment at different times in their therapy.
Procedures during childhood cancer
There are a variety of procedures that your child may need during their treatment for childhood cancer. Learn about the different procedures and what is involved in each.
Acknowledgements
All the pages in the childhood cancer section of this website have been written by health professionals who work in the field of paediatric oncology. They have been reviewed by the members of the National Child Cancer Network (NZ). Medical information is authorised by the clinical leader of the National Child Cancer Network.
