What does a first time oncologist visit look like?

What does a first time oncologist visit look like?

At the first appointment, the oncologist will talk about treatment options. The doctor will explain which ones are available, how effective they are and what the side effects may be. Then the oncologist will recommend a course and talk about when the treatments should take place.

Do oncologists like their jobs?

Oncologists remain largely satisfied with their career choice, with 85% expressing satisfaction and 82% of that group saying they would recommend their specialty to a medical student, according to a survey conducted by Epocrates, a provider of online clinical decision support tools for mobile and desktop devices.

How do I know if my oncologist is good?

Review the hospital where you would receive inpatient treatment, if you need it. Find out how much experience the hospital has in treating your type of cancer. Ask about the hospital’s success rate in treating that type of cancer. Ask area nurses and doctors about the hospital.

What are the disadvantages of being an oncologist?

Cons of being an Oncologist

• Oncologists may work really long and erratic hours. Emergencies occur at all hours and you may need to return to the hospital to address emergencies.
• You will need to be flexible. Different hospitals may use different electronic systems that you will need to adjust to.

  When should I see a new oncologist?

  The simple answer is that you have the right to change oncologists any time you want. An even more reasonable answer is that you should consider a change if and when you’re uncomfortable with an important aspect of your care, and you can’t resolve that concern with your current oncologist.

  What type of tumor can occur anywhere in the body?

  Benign tumors are noncancerous growths in the body. Unlike cancerous tumors, they don’t spread (metastasize) to other parts of the body. Benign tumors can form anywhere.

  How many hours a day does an oncologist work?

  Oncologists worked an average of 57.6 hours per week (AP, 58.6 hours per week; PP, 62.9 hours per week) and saw a mean of 52 outpatients per week.

  How do you get referred to an oncologist?

  You can start by finding a specialist. This may be someone recommended by the provider who first discovered the cancer or someone a friend or family member has seen, or you can call a local cancer center and ask for help in finding an oncologist.

  What are the benefits of an oncologist?

  Pros of being an Oncologist Oncology is a very satisfying medical career. Because of the varied diseases you will see and treat, you can develop deep and long term relationships with patients not common in all medical specialties.

  What do you see an oncologist for?

  An oncologist is a doctor who treats cancer and provides medical care for a person diagnosed with cancer. The field of oncology has three major areas: medical, surgical, and radiation. A medical oncologist treats cancer using chemotherapy or other medications, such as targeted therapy or immunotherapy.