For those unfamiliar, an oncologist is a trained doctor that is required to deliver quality and compassionate care. These doctors help patients manage the symptoms of cancer and the side effects of cancer treatments. Most cancers are treated using a combination of therapies and patients may see several different types of oncologists during the course of treatment. Oncology is the study of cancer and an oncologist may also be called a cancer specialist. The field of oncology has 3 major areas based on treatments: medical oncology, radiation oncology, and surgical oncology.
October is noted as Breast Cancer month, and many people either know someone who has suffered from it, or other types of cancer or have gone through it themselves. In light of educating ourselves and others about cancer this month, AboutHer.com is highlighting the female Saudi oncologists that are making a difference…
Source: Cosmo Politian
