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How To Choose An Oncologist

Step 1. Choose The Type Of Oncologist You Need

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An oncologist is a doctor who specializes in the treatment of cancer. The different types of oncologist are:

  • Medical oncolgist: an oncologist that specializes in chemotherapy treatments, who also oversees other types of treatments.
  • Radiation oncolgoist: an oncologist that specializes in providing radiation treatments.
  • Surgical oncologist: a surgeon who specializes in performing cancer operations.
  • Gynecologic oncologist: a surgeon who specializes in tumors of the female reproductive organs
  • Neuro-oncologist: an oncologist who specializes in providing chemotherapy for cancers of the nervous system.
  • Urologic oncologist:  an oncologist who specializes in tumors of the prostate, bladder or kidney.

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