Oncology

What is an Oncologist?

An Oncologist is a medical professional who specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of Cancers. There are three main fields of Oncology, Medical Oncology, Surgical Oncology and Radiation Oncology.

When to see an Oncologist?

You may need to see an Oncologist if you have been diagnosed with cancer in order to find out the best treatment options available for you. Clinical Oncologists are qualified to administer radiation therapy, whilst Medical Oncologists administer Chemotherapy, Endocrine (hormonal) Therapy or Immunotherapy if suitable.

Common conditions treated by an Oncologist

Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia
Acute Myeloid Leukaemia
Benign (non-cancerous) skin conditions
Bilary Cancer
Bladder Cancer
Blood Cancers
Bone Cancer
Bowel Cancer
Brain Tumours (Neuro-oncology)
Breast Cancer
Cancer of unknown primary
Cervical Cancer
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia
Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia
Dupuytren’s Contracture
Gastro-intestinal cancers
Gynaecological Cancers
Head & Neck Cancers
Heterotropic Bone Formation
Hodgkin Lymphoma
Laryngeal Cancer
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Melanoma
Multiple Myeloma
Nasal & Sinus Cancer
Nasopharyngeal Cancer
Neuro-endocrine Tumours (NETs)
Non-cancerous Conditions
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Oesophageal Cancer
Oral (Mouth) Cancer
Ovarian Cancer
Paediatric cancers
Pain Management
Palliative care
Pancreatic Cancer
Penile Cancer
Prostate Cancer
Renal Cancer
Salivary Gland Cancer
Skin Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Teenage & Young Adult Cancers
Testicular Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Urological Cancers
Adenocarcinoma
Myeloma
Brain Cancer
Leukaemia
Lymphoma
Sarcoidosis
Throat Cancer
Skin Cancer (non-melanoma)
colorectal cancer

Common procedures performed by an Oncologist

Biological therapy
Bone marrow aspiration
Bone marrow transplant
Cancer prevention and screening
Chemotherapy
Complementary therapy
Genetic Testing
Immunotherapy
Photodynamic therapy (PDT)
Radiotherapy
Oncoplastic surgery
Mammoplasty
Sentinel
Axillary Clearance
Breast pain management
Mastectomy
Implant reconstruction
Acellular dermal matrix
Nipple reconstruction
Neoadjuvant

Disclaimer

This article is for information only and should not be used for the diagnosis or treatment of medical conditions. Doctify Limited has used all reasonable care in compiling the information but makes no warranty as to its accuracy. Consult a doctor or other health care professional for diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions. In the event of an emergency, please call 999 for immediate assistance.

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