oncologist

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(on-KOL-uh-jist)

A doctor who specializes in taking care of people with cancer. Some specialize in one type of cancer treatment. For example, a radiation oncologist treats cancer with radiation, and a medical oncologist treats cancer with medications. Some oncologists also specialize in one kind of cancer. For example, a breast cancer oncologist diagnoses and treats breast cancer.

For more information, see Breastcancer.org's Planning Your Treatment section.

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Audio contributed by: Larry King

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