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Oncology Information
Description
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 counsel a patient on treatment options and what to expect.
Diseases / Illnesses Treated
Physicians in this specialty treat patients suffering from numerous diseases and illnesses,
but some of the most common are breast disease, Hodgkin's disease, colon cancer, Bone Marrow, Melanoma, breast cancer, Spinal Cord Tumors, Skin Cancer, Leukemia, lymphoma, lung cancer, Cervical cancer, Mesothelioma, Pancreatic cancer, Sarcoma, Oral cancer, Renal cell carcinoma, Thyroid cancer, Liver cancer, and bone cancer.
Procedures Performed
Once properly diagnosed, practitioners can perform numerous procedures on patients including breast surgery, Cryotherapy, Brachytherapy, breast reconstruction, CABG, Colonoscopy, cryosurgery, mastectomy, Chemotherapy, surgery, radiotherapy, adjuvant therapy, Bone marrow transplantation (BMT), immunotherapies, External Beam Radiotherapy, monoclonal antibody treatments, and Hormone manipulation.
Tests Performed
To diagnose patients with possible illnesses and diseases, specialists will often perform one of many tests including biopsy, CT scanning, Beta- HCG, MRI scanning, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), X-rays, ultrasound, Computed Axial Tomography (CT or CAT Scan), CEA, endoscopy, NSE, Blood tests, CA 125, Tumor markers, Positron emission tomography, Scintigraphy, Beta HCG, PSA, and Alpha fetoprotein.
Location Density Information
Doctor density varies by specialty and location. Florida has
643 practicing
oncologists. Broken out by city, oncology doctor density
in Altamonte Springs is 7,
in Amelia Island is 1,
in Atlantis is 3,
in Aventura is 11,
in Avon Park is 1,
in Bay Pines is 2,
in Boca Raton is 23,
in Bonita Springs is 5,
in Boynton Beach is 21,
in Bradenton is 9,
in Brooksville is 3,
in Cape Coral is 3,
in Clearwater is 10,
in Clermont is 4,
in Coral Gables is 1,
in Coral Springs is 5,
in Crestview is 1,
in Crystal River is 2,
in Davenport is 2,
in Davie is 1,
in Daytona Beach is 6,
in Deerfield Beach is 1,
in Delray Beach is 9,
in Deltona is 1,
in Fernandina Beach is 1,
in Fort Lauderdale is 10,
in Fort Myers is 11,
in Fort Pierce is 1,
in Fort Walton Beach is 3,
in Gainesville is 24,
in Haines City is 1,
in Hallandale Beach is 1,
in Hialeah is 4,
in Hollywood is 14,
in Homestead is 1,
in Jacksonville is 38,
in Jacksonville Beach is 2,
in Jupiter is 6,
in Kissimmee is 6,
in Lady Lake is 8,
in Lake City is 1,
in Lake Mary is 4,
in Lake Worth is 13,
in Lakeland is 7,
in Largo is 2,
in Lauderdale Lakes is 1,
in Lecanto is 3,
in Leesburg is 8,
in Longwood is 2,
in Lynn Haven is 1,
in Margate is 1,
in Melbourne is 18,
in Miami is 58,
in Miami Beach is 8,
in Naples is 7,
in New Port Richey is 8,
in New Smyrna Beach is 1,
in North Miami Beach is 2,
in Ocala is 11,
in Ocoee is 4,
in Orange City is 2,
in Orange Park is 26,
in Orlando is 26,
in Ormond Beach is 7,
in Palm Beach Gardens is 8,
in Palm Coast is 2,
in Panama City is 1,
in Pembroke Pines is 7,
in Pensacola is 14,
in Plant City is 1,
in Plantation is 2,
in Pompano Beach is 1,
in Port Charlotte is 6,
in Port Orange is 2,
in Punta Gorda is 1,
in Riviera Beach is 1,
in Rockledge is 3,
in Safety Harbor is 2,
in Saint Augustine is 2,
in Saint Petersburg is 18,
in Sanford is 2,
in Sarasota is 12,
in Sebastian is 6,
in Sebring is 2,
in South Miami is 2,
in South Pasadena is 1,
in Spring Hill is 4,
in Stuart is 6,
in Sunrise is 2,
in Tallahassee is 4,
in Tamarac is 6,
in Tampa is 101,
in Titusville is 6,
in Venice is 5,
in Vero Beach is 3,
in West Palm Beach is 12,
in Weston is 2,
in Winter Haven is 2,
in Winter Park is 9,
and in Zephyrhills is 4.
Florida Information
Florida’s warm and humid subtropical climate makes it a winter destination for many. Population in 2000 was 15,982,378, according to census statistics. Tallahassee, located in the north panhandle area, is the state capital.
Tourism is a major industry in Florida, with Cape Canaveral, Disney World, the Everglades National Park, Universal Studios, the Atlantic coast and the Gulf coast all destinations for visitors and residents. Year-round outdoor activities include camping, golf, scuba diving, snorkeling, fishing and boating.
According to 2005 Census estimates, Florida has a population of 17,789,864.
Of this population, 3,975,071 are under the age of 18
and 2,978,335 are at or above the age of 65.
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