Know About Oncology Specialists

The department of oncology is that branch of science that treats and deals with tumors and cancers. Most hospitals have their own special department of oncology having different oncology specialists. Cancer is a disease which is extremely hard to cure but oncologists try their best to treat their patients. Treatment of cancer requires a long period of time hence the field of oncology has three major areas - medical, surgical and radiation.

●     A medical oncologist treats cancer using chemotherapy or other medications to kill cancer cells and reduce the size of tumors.

●     A surgical oncologist removes the tumor and nearby tissue during an operation. S/he provides guidelines of the surgical care to the patients.

●     A radiation oncologist treats cancer using radiation therapy. The x-rays are extremely powerful that can kill cancer cells.

There are other types of oncologists as well other than the ones mentioned above:

●     Gynecologic oncologists are the ones who treat cancer such as cervical or uterine cancer.

●     Pediatric oncologists treat children with cancer, usually those under the age of 18. Their methods of treatment are different because a child’s body is not fully developed to go through the same aggressive methods that an adult can go through.

●     Hematology oncologists are those that treat blood cancers like such as leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma. 

The role of the oncologist is to oversee the health of a patient throughout the course of the ailment. The oncologist has to explain the cancer diagnosis and stage to the patient. This is the stage when all myths regarding cancer should be clarified by the oncologist. A patient should be properly guided to all the relevant treatment options and accordingly the oncologist will recommend further treatment. Appropriate surgical care should be given to the patients so that the chances of relapse can be minimized.

Oncologists have to give emotional support to the patient as well as their families. This role becomes all the more important when there is a possibility that the patient may not be able to survive cancer.

Oncology services at home is another great health service for families with cancer patients. HealthCare at HOME India provides home-based oncology services that is both cost and time efficient. They provide high tech portable equipment for the patients along with nutrition and psychological counselling by the well-trained team of doctors and nurses. To avail their services you can contact 1800-102-4224 or visit http://www.healthcareathomeindia.com/home-oncology-services.