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Oncology is the study and treatment of cancer and tumors. An oncologist is a physician who diagnoses and treats cancer patients. The oncologist sometimes uses chemotherapy, and consults with other physicians to coordinate other methods of cancer treatments for a patient. Cancer patients need to take in to account the likelihood of a cure, or of prolonging life when cure is not possible, the effect of treatment on their symptoms, and the side effects of the treatment. People who are candidates for radiation therapy or anti-cancer drugs need to understand the risks involved with treatment. An oncologist can help to more »
Professional Experience
Professional Affiliations/Memberships
American College of Physicians
American Medical Association member
American Society of Clinical Oncology member (1997)
Participation in Clinical Trials
Yes*
Physician Treats
Abnormal bleeding disorders,
Anemia,
Blood diseases & disorders,
Bone cancer,
Breast cancer,
Cancer - thyroid,
Cancer consultation,
Cancer pain,
Cancer Treatment (Oncology) Complications,
Coagulopathy,
Colorectal (Colon) Cancer,
Gastric cancer,
Gastrointestinal cancer,
Hodgkin's disease,
Leukemia,
Lung cancer,
Multiple myeloma,
Myelodysplastic Syndrome (Pre-leukemia),
Neoplasm,
Ovarian cancer
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