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An oncologist is a doctor who treats cancer and provides medical care for a person diagnosed with cancer. The field of oncology has three major areas: medical, surgical, and radiation. A medical oncologist treats cancer using chemotherapy or other medications, such as targeted therapy or immunotherapy.
For patients with advanced prostate cancer, the medical oncologist often assumes the role of quarterback, calling the plays as he or she sees them in collaboration with the cancer patient’s other health care providers. Medical oncologists coordinate diagnostic work-ups, laboratory analyses, referrals to sub-specialists and provide care in the form of pain management, hydration, nutritional support, hospitalization and, where needed, end-of-life counseling.
Additional Resources:
Questions to Ask Your Medical Oncologist:
https://www.ustoo.org/Questions-for-Doctor#YourVisitwiththeMedicalOncologist
Presented by: Us TOO International Prostate Cancer Education and Support Network
With Participation from Our Valued Partners:
- AANP (American Association of Nurse Practitioners)
- ACCC (Association of Community Cancer Centers )
- AONN (Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators)
- AOSW (Association of Oncology Social Work )
- AUA (American Urological Association)
- CAN (Caregiver Action Network)
- CancerCare
- CSC (Cancer Support Community)
- COA (Community Oncology Alliance )
- Conquer Cancer (The ASCO Foundation)
- Mental Health America
- National Alliance for Caregiving
- NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
- National Association of Hispanic Nurses
- NBNA (National Black Nurses Association)
- National Hispanic Medical Association
- NMA (National Medical Association )
- ONS (Oncology Nursing Society )
- Society for Participatory Medicine
- SUNA (Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates)
- UCF (Urology Care Foundation)
- Veteran’s Health Council