Oncologist
A physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of
cancer. After a cancer diagnosis is made, it is the oncologist’s role to
explain the cancer diagnosis and the meaning of the disease stage to the
patient; discuss various treatment options; recommend the best course of
treatment; deliver optimal care; and improve quality of life both through
curative therapy and palliative care with pain and symptom management.
Salary: $101,000 - $400,000
Education:
Most
fellowship programs in oncology are joint programs in hematology and oncology
in which candidates may choose to certify in hematology, oncology or both. The
oncology portion of a program is divided into clinical sub-disciplines such as
surgical oncology, chemotherapy, radiation oncology and palliative care.
Sections on stem cell transplantation and molecular oncology may also be
present. Some programs provide in-depth focus in cancer research or clinical
care. Oncology fellowships typically last 2-3 years; however, this may be
extended by one year for those that certify in both specialties.
I
would be interested in becoming an oncologist because they win a lot of money
every year around 250,000.I would also be interested in becoming an oncologist because
they get to help cure people with cancer and other diseases.
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