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Oncologists are cancer specialists who use a variety of treatments to fight the disease, including surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy. When choosing an oncologist, it is important to consider their qualifications, experience, and treatment approach. – PowerPoint PPT presentation

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Title: What To Consider When Choosing an Oncologist


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  • What to Consider When Choosing an Oncologist
  • If you want to find the best oncologist there are
    a few key things, you should keep in mind.
  • First, you want to make sure that the doctor is
    board certified and has experience treating your
    specific type of cancer. 
  • Second, you want to find out what type of
    treatment the doctor recommends and whether it is
    in line with your own preferences.
  • Finally, you want to ask about the side effects
    of treatment and how the doctor plans to manage
    them.

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The Various Treatments Offered by
Oncologists There are a variety of cancer
treatments available, and the best course of
treatment depends on the type and stage of the
cancer. The most common cancer treatments are
surgery, radiation therapy, CLL treatment and
chemotherapy. Surgery is the most common type of
cancer treatment. Surgery can be used to remove
the cancerous tumour, as well as surrounding
healthy tissue and lymph nodes. Surgery may also
be used to Biopsy tissue to determine if it is
cancerous. Radiation therapy uses high-energy
beams, such as X-rays, to kill cancer cells.
Radiation therapy can be administered externally
by a machine or internally by placing radioactive
material directly into the tumour. CLL treatment
stands for Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia
treatment. Some of the most common types of CLL
treatment include the use of Bruton's tyrosine
kinase (BTK) inhibitors, B cell lymphoma 2
(BCL-2) inhibitors, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase
(PI3K) inhibitors. Chemotherapy is the use of
drugs to kill cancer cells. Chemotherapy can be
given intravenously or orally in the form of a
pill. Chemotherapy can be used alone or in
combination with other cancer treatments, such as
surgery or radiation therapy.
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  • The Different Types of Oncologists
  • Oncologists are doctors who specialize in the
    diagnosis and treatment of cancer. There are
    different types of oncologists, each with its own
    area of expertise. Here is a brief overview of
    the different types of oncologists
  • Medical oncologists Medical oncologists treat
    cancer using chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and
    targeted therapy. They also manage side effects
    from these treatments.
  • Radiation oncologists Radiation oncologists
    treat cancer using radiation therapy. They work
    closely with medical oncologists to create a
    treatment plan that is best for the patient.
  • Surgical oncologists Surgical oncologists remove
    cancerous tumours using surgery. They may also
    perform biopsies to diagnose cancer.
  • Gynecologic oncologists Gynecologic oncologists
    treat cancers of the female reproductive system,
    such as ovarian cancer and uterine cancer.
  • Pediatric oncologists Pediatric oncologists
    treat childhood cancers. They work closely with
    families to provide support and care during
    treatment.

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