The support staff at the Cancer Center is also available to help you choose a specialty doctor. The following is a list of physician specialties with a description of each to help your decision-making process less confusing. Included in this type of cancer are reproductive cancers, including ovarian, uterine, endometrial and cervix. Services include surgery and chemotherapy. These physicians deal with the treatment of malignant tumors and cancers of the blood and lymph system.
Therapy is primarily chemotherapy.
M.D. Radiation Oncologists Physicians who specialize in radiation oncology treat patients with cancer with radiation therapy. You would most likely see a doctor of this specialty if you are starting or finishing a treatment with chemotherapy. Radiation therapy may be given when chemotherapy is not indicated. M.D. Colon and Rectal Surgeons Colon and rectal surgeons are physicians who diagnose and treat diseases of the gastrointestinal system, such as cancer, with surgery. M.D. Urologists Physicians who deal with cancer and diseases of the male and female urinary tract.