Pathologist - a doctor who examines tissue removed by biopsy to see if the tissue is cancer. Personal physician - your doctor who is responsible for coordinating your treatment and working with you to ensure that treatment is satisfactory. Your personal physician may be a surgeon, radiation oncologist, medical oncologist or family physician. Physical therapist - a specialist who helps in rehabilitation after surgery by using exercise, heat, light and massage. Plastic surgeon - a doctor who specializes in rehabilitative and cosmetic surgery.
Plastic surgeons perform breast reconstruction.
Radiation oncologist - a doctor who supervises radiation therapy. Radiation therapy technologist - a specially trained technician who helps the radiation oncologist give external radiation treatments. Surgeon - a doctor who performs surgery such as biopsy and mastectomy. When surgery is recommended, most health facilities require patients to sign a form stating their willingness to permit diagnosis and medical treatment. This certifies that you understand what procedures will be done and that you have consented to have them performed.