An oncologist is a doctor who were specifically trained for the treatment of cancer. Medical oncologists are internal medicine doctors who specialized in treating cancer with chemotherapy. Radiation oncologists on the other hand use radiation to kill cancer cells with a procedure called radiotherapy. Surgical oncologists are various types of surgeons who do the surgeries to remove cancer from the body.
Although some cancers are primarily treated by medical oncologists and others by surgeons, it is important to remember that cancer treatment is teamwork. Many patients require care from different doctors through their treatment course. At Oncoist we believe in the power of teamwork. As a patient of Oncoist, you will have a team of experts from different specialties working to provide the best care possible.