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Oncologist
An Oncologist is a physician who studies, diagnoses, and treats cancerous tumors. Below is a list of the different types and specializations for oncology and oncologist.
· Gynecological Oncologist: Study and specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of cancers in the female reproductive organs (cervical cancer, breast cancer).
· Medical Oncologist: Study and use of medical and chemotherapeutic treatments of cancer.
· Medical Oncologist and Hematology: Dual subspecialty of medical oncology and hematology (treatment of malignancies of the blood and blood-forming tissues).
· Pediatric Oncologist and Hematology: Dual subspecialty of medical oncology and hematology (treatment of malignancies of the blood and blood-forming tissues).
· Radiation Oncologist: Specialize in radiation treatment of cancers.
· Surgical Oncologist: Specialize in several types of surgical treatments, including biopsy, tumor staging, and tumor resection (removal).
Learn more about our Oncologist resources at the Comprehensive Cancer Center of Wake Forest University. As a national leader in cancer care & research and ranked among the best treatment facilities in the country, it is one of only 38 cancer centers in the nation designated by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) as a Comprehensive Cancer Center. NCI designation is an assurance of excellent care and comprehensive treatment options, including access to the latest clinical trials.
Oncologist
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