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Cancer is a general term for more than 100 diseases caused by uncontrolled, abnormal cell growth. Medical oncologists are doctors who treat cancer. They prescribe chemotherapy and other anti-cancer drugs, as well as pain medicine. Medical oncologists work with other care team members to understand each patient and treat his or her cancer. A cancer care team may include experts in radiation oncology, surgery, radiology, pathology and palliative care, as well as the primary care physician. |
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Source: American Board of Specialties; Virginia Piper Cancer Institute First published: 08/01/2004 Reviewed by: Timothy D. Sielaff MD, PhD, president, Virginia Piper Cancer Institute
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