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What is the word for a doctor that treats cancer?

An Oncologist Oncologists are physicians that treat, diagnose, and study cancerous tumors. There are many different types of oncologist. A clinical oncologist is a doctor who treats people with cancer. In most cases, when a person is diagnosed with cancer, a clinical oncologist takes charge of his or her care and treatment through all phases of the disease. A medical oncologist specializes in treating cancer with chemotherapy (the use of drugs to kill cancer cells) A surgical oncologist specializes in the surgical aspects of cancer, including a biopsy (the removal of a small amount of tissue for examination under a microscope) and surgically removing the cancer. A radiation oncologist specializes in treating cancer with radiation therapy (the use of high-energy x-rays to destroy cancer cells). A gynecologic oncologist focuses on the care and treatment of women with gynecologic cancers, such as uterine cancer and cervical cancer.A pediatric oncologist specializes in the treatment of children with cancer and includes all three primary oncology disciplines listed above in the care of their young patients.oncologistsa oncologist would treat youA doctor who studies and/or treats cancer is called an "oncologist."


Name several scientists who work in the field of oncology?

A few notable scientists in the field of oncology are Dr. Siddhartha Mukherjee, author of "The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer," Dr. Valerie Weaver, known for her work on the tumor microenvironment, and Dr. Elizabeth Jaffee, a leading immunologist in cancer research.


Should you see an oncologist for high white blood cell count?

It is not necessary to see an oncologist for a high white blood cell count alone. A high white blood cell count can be due to various reasons other than cancer, such as infection, inflammation, or medication side effects. It is best to consult with a primary care physician for further evaluation and management.


Where is the best geographical location for an oncologist?

== == That would probably depend upon what you mean with "best". If best means, that you want to help as many people as possible and would thus like to chose the region with the most cancer patients Chernobyl might be the geographical location of your choice. If you just want to make as much money as possible you would probably chose to settle down in the US, as patients are charged more for their treatment then anywhere else. If you like the easy life you might think about going to an Arab country and have the royal family pay you a considerable income for not doing much.... If you like bureaucracy and have masochistic tendencies, Germany might be your pick, since you will send more time filling out forms for the public insurances than anything else.


Why does an oncologist need to study biology and chemistry?

An oncologist studies biology to understand how cancer develops in the body and spreads. Knowledge of chemistry is important for understanding how cancer treatments such as chemotherapy work on a cellular level, as well as for understanding the chemical pathways involved in cancer development and treatment.

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