Once they are diagnosed with cancer, many patients and their caregivers
turn to the internet to decipher the intimidating medical lexicon of cancer
treatment. From confusing drug names to highly scientific treatment protocols
and cancer sub-specialties, it’s easy to become overwhelmed. Here
is a summary of cancer care you can find at Utah Hematology Oncology |
Ogden Clinic.
Oncology is the study of cancer. An oncologist is a doctor who treats cancer and provides medical care
for a person diagnosed with cancer. An oncologist may also be called a
cancer specialist.
Medical oncologists treat cancer using medication, including chemotherapy,
immunotherapy, and targeted therapy.
Hematologist-oncologists treat blood cancers, such as leukemia, lymphoma,
and myeloma.
What Can I Expect from an Ogden Clinic Oncologist?
An oncologist manages a patient's care throughout the course of the disease.
Their role includes:
Recommending tests to determine whether a person has cancer
Explaining a cancer diagnosis, including the type and stage of the cancer
Talking about all treatment options and your treatment choice
Delivering quality and compassionate care
Helping you manage symptoms and side effects of cancer and its treatment
Your cancer treatment plan may include more than one type of treatment,
such as surgery, cancer medications, and/or radiation therapy. That means
different types of oncologists and other healthcare providers work together
to create each patient’s overall treatment plan—called a multidisciplinary
team. We are beside you through every milestone or bump in the road.
Our team created a thorough cancer education packet that we encourage patients
to download and read. Obtain a copy
here.
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