Oncologist

A doctor who specializes in treating people with cancer is called an oncologist. Usually, an oncologist manages care and treatment once a person is diagnosed with cancer. An oncologist is responsible for the care of a patient from the moment of a cancer diagnosis throughout the course of the disease.

                                                 

Here’s a rundown of the cancer specialists you might see:

Medical oncologist: A medical oncologist is a health professional who usually specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. A medical oncologist may be one of the first doctors a person with cancer will need to consult. You’ll likely visit your medical oncologist for long-term, regular checkups.

Radiation oncologist: Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Doctors who specialize in treating cancer with radiation (radiation oncologists) use radiation therapy to treat a wide variety of cancers.

Surgical oncologist: This is a surgeon who has special training in treating cancer. Your surgical oncologist may be called in to diagnose cancer with a biopsy. Surgical oncologists also treat cancer by removing tumors or other cancerous tissue.

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