How do I become a cancer consultant?

How do I become a cancer consultant?

Before you train as a clinical oncologist you must complete a degree in medicine and have obtained a MBBS or equivalent qualification. Find out more about getting into medical school. You then need to complete a two-year foundation programme followed by two or three years of core training.

What is a cancer consultant?

Oncology is the study of cancer. An oncologist is a doctor who treats cancer and provides medical care for a person diagnosed with cancer. An oncologist may also be called a cancer specialist. The field of oncology has 3 major areas based on treatments: medical oncology, radiation oncology, and surgical oncology.

What do cancer care specialists do?

CNSs treat and manage the health concerns of patients and work to promote health and wellbeing in the patients they care for. CNSs in cancer care practice autonomously and integrate knowledge of cancer and medical treatments into assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients’ problems and concerns.

Do oncologists specialize in types of cancer?

The branch of medicine dedicated to diagnosing, treating and researching cancer is known as oncology, while a physician who works in the field is called an oncologist. Some oncologists focus solely on particular cancer types or treatments.

How is oncology as a specialty?

Oncology is a subspecialty of internal medicine concerned with diagnosing and treating benign and malignant tumors and other forms of cancer. It was originally a part of hematology and, in some training programs, these two disciplines are still taught together.

Why am I being referred to an oncologist?

You will likely be referred to an oncologist if your doctor suspects that you have the disease. Your primary care physician may carry out tests to determine if you might have cancer. If there are any signs of cancer, your doctor may recommend visiting an oncologist as soon as possible.

What questions should I ask my doctor after my cancer treatment?

When you have finished your cancer treatment, you will talk with your doctor about next steps and follow-up care. You may want to ask your doctor some of the following questions: How long will it take for me to get better and feel more like myself? What kind of care should I expect after my treatment?

What should I expect during my first oncology consultation?

If the cancer is incurable, your oncologist would provide you with an appropriate treatment plan to improve your quality of life, lower the cancer symptoms, and delay its progression. Overall, you would need to prepare yourself mentally for whatever would come of your first oncology consultation.

Can a doctor give you a diagnosis of cancer?

After reviewing your test results, your doctor may recommend further tests, if necessary, to confirm a diagnosis of cancer or exclude it. In any case, your oncologist would give you a diagnosis. The oncologist would give you enough room to ask all your questions and voice out your concerns.

When will I be informed about my cancer prognosis?

After all necessary tests have been done and reviewed by your oncologist and cancer has been confirmed, they would inform you about the prognosis, stage, and type of cancer you have, and the best treatment plan for you.

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