This week's artwork was donated by Gavin, a pediatric cancer patient who received treatment at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia . MD A diagnosis of cancer can immediately turn a person's life upside down. Things begin to spiral out of control, and one feels as if they have lost command of both their body and their life.
Autopilot goes on.
There may be a surgeon, medical oncologist, and radiation oncologist all intimately involved in an individual's cancer care. There are also a slew of nurses, nurse practitioners, technicians, and other support staff that are all important members of the team. This may make the task of choosing the right team seem daunting. However, especially at institutions that treat cancer on a regular basis, many cancer teams are already assembled. Physicians who work well together will usually treat the same patients and refer patients to each other.