People with cancer may receive treatment from a medical oncologist, who uses chemotherapy, targeted or biologic therapies, hormonal therapies, or other chemical agents to cure, stop, or slow the ...

Dr. John Cole answers the question: 'Medical Oncologist For Prostate Cancer?' March 16, 2009 -- Question: Should you see a medical oncologist for an opinion about my prostate cancer? Answer: As a ...

After a cancer diagnosis, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is choosing an oncologist. Finding an experienced and compassionate medical provider is critical because they will guide your ...

Patients with advanced epithelial ovarian cancer generally require postoperative platinum-based chemotherapy in an attempt to prolong both disease-free and overall survival. Unlike most other areas of ...

Medical oncologists have a vital role to play in cancer care, particularly as treatments become ever more complex, a new position statement says. Medical oncologists have a vital role to play in ...

Oncologists are doctors who diagnose and treat cancer. They often act as the main healthcare provider for someone with cancer—designing treatment plans, offering supportive care, and sometimes ...

Internationally renowned medical oncologist Philip A. Philip, M.D., Ph.D., has joined Henry Ford Cancer Institute (HFCI) as director of Gastrointestinal Oncology and Neuroendocrine Oncology, medical ...