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Breast Cancer is a cancer that develops from breast tissue. Signs of breast cancer may include a lump in the breast, a change in breast shape, dimpling of the skin, milk rejection, fluid coming from the nipple, a newly inverted nipple, or a red or scaly patch of skin.
If you have been diagnosed with cancer. When a person is diagnosed with cancer, they will likely be referred to a medical oncologist.
If cancer is suspected. In some cases, a surgical oncologist might be the first specialist a patient sees. Sometimes when cancer is suspected but not diagnosed, an oncologist might also be involved. Some people with blood disorders that may or may not be cancerous might be referred to a hematologist oncologist.
After you have completed cancer treatment. Many people will continue seeing their oncologist for follow-up appointments to check for signs of cancer coming back and to manage any side effects from treatment. Over time, these visits are often needed less often. You might also go back to only seeing your primary care doctor or other health care provider.
Oncology treatments encompass a range of modalities, including surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, and hormone therapy, to target and destroy cancer cells or slow their growth. The specific treatment approach depends on the type and stage of cancer, as well as the patient’s overall health.
Many oncologists focus on specialty areas based on how cancer is treated:
Many Types of Oncology Treatments:
Surgical Oncology :
Palliative Care :
Newer Approaches :