oncologist

Thân thiện

The oncologist discusses a treatment plan with a patient in a consultation room.

Definition

Noun: A medical doctor who specializes in oncology, which is the branch of medicine that deals with the study, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of tumors and cancer.

Usage

An oncologist is a physician who manages the care of cancer patients. This involves diagnosing the type and stage of cancer, recommending and administering treatments (such as chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or immunotherapy), and providing ongoing care and monitoring.

Examples

• After the biopsy confirmed cancer, her primary care physician referred her to an oncologist.
• The oncologist explained the benefits and potential side effects of the proposed treatment plan.
• He is a leading oncologist specializing in pediatric cancers.

Advanced Usage

• Medical Subspecialties: The term "oncologist" is often preceded by a modifier to specify a particular focus within the field.
  • Medical oncologist: Primarily uses medications like chemotherapy.
  • Radiation oncologist: Specializes in treating cancer with radiation therapy.
  • Surgical oncologist: Performs operations to remove tumors.
  • Pediatric oncologist: Treats cancers in children and adolescents.

Variants and Related Words

• Oncology (noun): The study and treatment of tumors and cancer.
  • She works in the department of oncology at the research hospital.
• Oncological (adjective): Relating to oncology.
  • The patient received the latest oncological therapies.

Synonyms

• Cancer specialist
• Cancer doctor

Học thuật

Noun

1. a specialist in oncology