Oncologist

usgb/ɑːnˈkɑːlədʒɪst/
noun

A doctor who treats cancer and provides medical care for a person diagnosed with cancer.

After being diagnosed with breast cancer, she was referred to an oncologist for further treatment.
Visual representation of "oncologist" - A doctor who treats cancer and provides medical care for a person diagnosed with cancer.

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  • refer to an oncologist
  • oncologist consultations

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Medical Professional

An oncologist is a type of doctor with specialized training in cancer treatment, diagnosis, and care.

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If you have any symptoms of cancer, you should see an oncologist.
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Serious Illness

Oncologists work with serious illnesses, so the term carries a weighty connotation and is used in serious contexts.

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His oncologist is constantly researching the latest therapies to improve his prognosis.
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Specialist Referral

Typically, patients are referred to an oncologist by their general practitioner if cancer is suspected or confirmed.

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Her general doctor was concerned, so she was referred to an oncologist for further tests.
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