The Medical team
- The Medical Paediatric Oncologist - a doctor specialising in
diagnosing cancer that looks after patients and their cancer
treatment.
- Radiation Oncologist - a doctor specialising in radiation to
treat cancer. This doctor will decide if radiation is an
appropriate treatment, will choose the best form of radiation
treatment as well administer and monitor it.
- Surgical Oncologist - a doctor specialising in operations as a
form of cancer treatment.
- Radiologist - a specialist that interprets X-rays, computerized
axial tomography (CAT) scans and other medical tests such as MRI
scans to get pictures of the body.
- Oncology Nurse Specialist - a registered nurse with additional
education and specialist training in cancer.
- Register Nurse - a nurse that provides regular care in the
hospital or in the outpatient clinic.
Multidisciplinary team
- Social Worker - a trained professional that helps patients and
their family adjust to life with cancer.
- Dietitian - a registered professional that provides information
about nutritional needs.
- Clinical Psychologist - a professional therapist to assist with
intellectual and emotional well-being throughout treatment.
- Pharmacist - a registered professional that is knowledgeable
about drugs and chemicals that complement cancer treatment.
"Keep a list of all the questions you want to ask so you
dont forget anything."