What are the roles of different cancer specialists?
Cancer care involves a team of specialists, each playing a critical role:
Oncologist: Specializes in diagnosing and treating cancer. Radiologist: Interprets imaging studies to diagnose cancer and assess treatment response. Pathologist: Examines tissue samples to provide a precise diagnosis. Surgeon: Performs surgeries to remove tumors or obtain biopsies. Radiation Oncologist: Specializes in treating cancer with radiation therapy. Hematologist: Often involved in treating blood-related cancers like leukemia and lymphoma.
