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You have the full support of OhioHealth’s team of highly skilled cancer care specialists. Your multi-specialty team will include your doctor and, depending on your needs, several of these other professionals.
Breast health nurse
A specially trained nurse who provides support to women with breast cancer – to help them learn about breast cancer, understand what to expect, answer questions and help with coping.
More about breast health nurses
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Colon and rectal surgeon
A physician who treats various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This physician also deals surgically with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive systems) involved with primary intestinal disease.
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Endocrinologist
An internal medicine subspecialty physician who treats disorders of the internal (endocrine) glands such as the thyroid and adrenal glands. Endocrinology also deals with disorders such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, pituitary diseases and menstrual and sexual problems.
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Gastroenterologist
A physician specialist who diagnoses and treats conditions related to the function and disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, including stomach, intestines and associated organs.
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General surgeon or surgical oncologist
A physician who helps you decide the best type of surgery and removes your cancer.
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Genetics counselor
A trained genetic counselor provides cancer genetics education and a cancer risk assessment, offers genetic testing and informs patients of current cancer screening recommendations.
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Genetics nurse counselor
A cancer risk nurse who helps provide an analysis of your family’s cancer history and cancer risk with follow-up recommendations.
More about genetic testing for cancer risk
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Gynecology oncologist
An Ob/GYN subspecialty physician who provides consultation and comprehensive management of patients with gynecologic cancer.
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Healing arts team members
Professionals and trained volunteers who use art, music, relaxation techniques and other creative experiences to help enhance your physical and emotional well being.
About OhioHealth healing arts
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Lung cancer nurse
A specially trained nurse who provides support to patients with lung cancer – to help them learn about lung cancer, understand what to expect, answer questions and help with coping.
Role of the lung cancer nurse
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Medical oncologist
A physician who helps determine the best type of cancer treatment before and after surgery.
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Neurosurgeon
A physician who provides the surgical and non-surgical management (prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the nervous system including the brain and spinal cord.
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Oncology research nurse
A nurse specialist who helps determine your eligibility for a research trial and provides you with information and support.
More about research and clinical trials
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Pain management physician
A specially-trained physician who provides consultation for patients experiencing problems with acute or chronic pain in both inpatient and outpatient settings and who coordinates a multidisciplinary approach toward pain management.
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Pathologist
A physician who defines the type of tumor to help determine the best treatment.
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Pulmonologist
A specialized internal medicine physician who focuses on diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats pneumonia, cancer, asthma, occupational diseases, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs. Pulmonologists evaluate lung function, examine the bronchial airways and prescribe and monitor mechanical ventilation.
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Radiation oncologist
A physician who uses radiation to treat cancer.
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Radiologist
A physician who interprets x-rays and scans to help determine the extent of your disease.
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Reconstructive surgeon
A physician who helps restore your natural looking breast or other area of your body where cancer was removed.
Find a plastic surgeon
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Thoracic surgeon
A physician who performs surgery to remove lung cancer.
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Urologist
A physician skilled in managing medical and surgical disorders of the adrenal gland and the genitourinary system. A urologist is skilled in performing surgical techniques of the reproductive and urinary systems and related structures.
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