Oncologists
Oncologists
Oncologists (/ɒnˈkɒlədʒɪsts/) are medical professionals who specialize in diagnosing and treating cancer. The term "oncologist" is derived from the Greek words "onkos" (mass or bulk) and "logos" (study), indicating their role in the study and treatment of tumors.
Types of Oncologists
There are three main types of oncologists:
- Medical Oncologist: A medical oncologist treats cancer using chemotherapy, immunotherapy, hormone therapy, and other medications.
- Surgical Oncologist: A surgical oncologist removes the tumor and nearby tissue during surgery. They also perform certain types of biopsies to help diagnose cancer.
- Radiation Oncologist: A radiation oncologist treats cancer using radiation therapy.
Role of Oncologists
Oncologists manage a patient's care throughout the course of the disease. This starts with the diagnosis, which may include biopsy, endoscopy, x-ray, CT scan, MRI, PET scan, ultrasound, or other tests. The oncologist also explains the cancer diagnosis and stage, discusses treatment options and recommends the best course of treatment, delivers quality and compassionate care, and helps maintain the patient's quality of life by managing cancer symptoms and side effects.
Related Terms
- Cancer
- Chemotherapy
- Radiation Therapy
- Immunotherapy
- Hormone Therapy
- Biopsy
- Endoscopy
- X-ray
- CT scan
- MRI
- PET scan
- Ultrasound
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Oncologists
- Wikipedia's article - Oncologists
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