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What kind of person makes a good pediatric oncologist?

My friend wants to be this and she wants more info on it.

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Thank you comment icon To be a great pediatric oncologist in 2026, you need a huge heart and a thick skin. It’s a career for "sunny" optimists who can juggle high-level science with the ability to explain scary things to a five-year-old using simple words. You’ve got to be a rock for families, showing deep empathy without burning out when things get tough. Communication is everything—you’re not just treating a disease; you’re caring for a terrified child and their entire support system. It takes incredible patience, an eye for detail, and a team-player attitude to work with specialists and researchers. If you’re resilient, compassionate, and love working with kids, you’re the right fit. I wish your friend good luck! Isaiah
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