What Is an Oncologist?

An oncologist is a doctor who has specialized knowledge in diagnosing and treating people who are suffering from cancer.

If you have cancer, an oncologist will make a treatment plan based on pathology reports that tells what type of cancer you are having, how much cancer has developed, how rapidly it is likely to spread, and what parts of your body are involved.

Since most of the time cancers are treated with a combination of therapies, you could see several different kinds of cancer specialists during your treatment.

You should consider these tips when you start your search.

Ask your primary care physician for a referral. Your doctor may be well known to an expert best suited to handle the specifics of your case.

You can Meet with more than one doctor. It’s good to compare treatment recommendations to see if suggestions from one provider are appreciated by others.


Questions to ask your oncologist:

  • Is he/she board-certified in his/her specialty?

  • How many patients have been treated with this type of cancer?

  • How many patients with this type of cancer have visited the center?

  • Is there a specific team that works together to decide my best choice of treatment?

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