What kind of doctor works with breast cancer?
Let's say I want to be a doctor that works with treating breast cancer. What type of doctor is that (name of doctor) and what education should I get?
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Look up Gynecology and Oncology and as for the schooling.im not sure but its like medical school than specializing so a good 8 years. ``At least four years of college with a degree in biology, chemistry, or a related field of science. Each medical school has their own minimal requirements for admission, consisting of a list of classes they require. Then you must take the Medical College Admissions Test and score well enough to be competitive with the other applicants. If you get accepted,after four years of medical school you will graduate with your MD (Medical Doctor) or DO (Doctor of Osteopathy) Degree. Then a four year residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology, and you can then sit for your examination to become Board Certified in your chosen field. Then you become licensed in the State you have chosen to practice in, and then apply for privileges at whatever Hostital you chose to work out of.`` Good luck
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An oncologist, a radiologist, or a general surgeon, all depending on what part of the treatment you are thinking of. If you want to be a doctor then you need to get some proper careers advice now, not from YA. If you are at school or college you should have a specialised careers counsellor, go find them! (you need to start working now)
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First, you go to medical school, like every doctor. Then in your intern years you can elect to branch toward oncology once your internal medicine is sufficient. You then will need specialist training in oncology, which takes several more years. Probably 10 years from into school to treating cancer.
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Radiologists and oncologists. A surgeon if necessary, and physical therapy if it's a radical mastectomy. You should go to medical school, do a rotation in radiology and oncology and surgery, and do a residency in any of the three fields.
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A physician working with cancer patients is an Oncologist. The Oncologist works with all types of tumors in every area of the body (including breast cancer). Most of the patients the Oncologist sees are referrals from other physicians. The Oncologist will look at what type of cancer a patient has and recommends the type of chemotherapy to be given. The Oncologist works with the patent's other physicians in planning the care for the patient. The Oncologist also helps to bring awareness to the public about the warning signs of cancer by giving speeches and attending other events promoting the fight against cancer. The Gynecologist Oncologist deals just with tumors of the breast but also ovaries, cervix, etc. I am a nurse that deals with cancer patients on a daily basis and I can tell you from first hand experience that oncology is an emotionally draining specialty to be in. The Oncologist often deals with end of life issues with the patient and family, something that goes against what they were taught in medical school. It all depends on how specialized you want to be. Good luck.
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You have to be a regular doctor and then specialise in Oncology. An oncologist will deal in all types of cancer including Breast cancer. Oncology is the study of cancer. There are five major areas of oncology: etiology, prevention, biology, diagnosis, and treatment. As a clinical discipline, it draws upon a wide variety of medical specialties; as a research discipline, oncology also involves specialists in many areas of biology and in a variety of other scientific areas. Oncology has led to major progress in the understanding not only of cancer but also of normal biology. There are several sub-specialties within oncology. Moreover, oncologists often develop an interest and expertise in the management of particular types of cancer. Oncologists may be divided on the basis of the type of treatment provided. Radiation oncology: treatment primarily with radiation, a process called radiotherapy. Surgical oncology: surgeons who specialize in tumor removal. Medical oncology: treatment primarily with drugs, e.g. chemotherapy. Interventional oncology: interventional radiologists who specialize in minimally invasive image guided tumor therapies. Gynecologic oncology: focuses on cancers of the female reproductive system. Pediatric oncology: concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of cancer in children In the United Kingdom and several other countries, oncologists may be either clinical or medical oncologists. The main difference is that clinical oncologists deliver radiotherapy, while medical oncologists do not. (This difference does not apply in North America: the terms, clinical oncologist and medical oncologist are used interchangeably.) In most countries it is now common that patients are treated by a multidisciplinary team. These teams will meet on regular basis and discus the patients under their care. These teams consist of the medical oncologist , a clinical oncologist or radiotherapist, a surgeon (sometimes there a second reconstructive surgeon) , a radiologist , a pathologist , an organ specific specialist like a gynaecologist or dermatologist, and sometimes the general practitioner is also involved. These disease oriented teams are sometimes in conflict with the general organisation and operation in hospitals. Historically hospitals are organised in a organ or technique specific manner. Multidisciplinary teams operate over these borders and it is sometimes difficult to define who is in charge.- So can select your course and do it according after compleation of baisc medicines and surgery. -
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