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Do oncologists only treat one specific type of cancer?
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Depends: All oncologists are trained to diagnose, stage, and treat cancers specific to their specialty. As a radiation oncologist, I am trained to participate in the multidisciplinary management and treatment of all solid tumors. Our board certification is based on training of all solid tumor sites.However, some oncologists may decide to specialize in an area of their choice particularly in academic center.
Answered 2/3/2013
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Yes and no: Most oncologists are trained to check for all commmon cancers. But some oncologists can further specialize and become experts in a single type of cancer but this only happens in major cancer centers.
Answered 3/12/2013
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