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Breast cancer is primarily treated in three ways: with medicine, with radiation and/or with surgery. Your team of cancer physicians may include:
- Medical oncologist
- Radiation oncologist
- Surgical oncologists
- Other specialists
You can also consult the key below for a description of specialties:
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Hematology and Oncology
Physicians who coordinate and oversee your breast cancer care. Medical oncologists specialize in the medical treatment of cancer, such as chemotherapy.
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Radiation Oncology
Physicians who specialize in treating cancer with radiation therapy, called radiation oncologists.
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Pathology
Physicians who specialize in the diagnosis of disease, including cancer.
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Surgery
General surgeons, including surgical oncologists.
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Surgery – Plastic
Surgeons specializing in plastic surgery, including breast reconstruction.