Nurse Navigators 1. The Cancer Care Team 1c. Members of a Cancer Care Team

1c. Members of a Cancer Care Team

After a cancer diagnosis, a specific treatment plan is developed for each patient. To create an effective treatment plan, the skills and experience of multiple health professionals is needed. A multidisciplinary cancer care team is established for the patient.

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Radiologist

a physician with specialized training in creating and interpreting images using x-rays, sound waves, and other imaging

Pathologist

a physician who studies tumor cells under the microscope and diagnoses the type and stage of cancer

Therapy Staff

healthcare professionals who specialize in therapies including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy

Genetic Counselor

a healthcare professional with training in counseling patients on genetic testing, understanding test results, and providing information on genetic conditions

Dietician

a healthcare professional specializing in creating food plans for cancer patients to ease side effects and provide healthy nutrition

Social Worker

a licensed social worker who helps patients and families with the social, financial, psychological, and family-related concerns associated with cancer diagnosis and treatment

Nurse Navigator

a registered nurse with specialized training in cancer care and coordinating care teams

Surgeon

a surgeon with specialized training in removing cancerous growths and determining the stage of cancer

Chaplain

a member of the clergy who works in a hospital and provides patient support and spiritual counseling

Medical Oncologist

a physician with specialized training in diagnosing and treating cancer

Radiation Oncologist

a physician with specialized training in using radiation to treat cancer

Cancer Patient

the cancer patient is the central member of the team

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