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A medical oncologists a doctor who manages patients with cancer. As an oncologist, you will specialize in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of different types of cancers. The 3 main types of professional oncologists are medical, surgical and radiation oncologists.
Medical oncologists treat cancer using chemotherapy, hormonal therapies, biological therapies, and other targeted treatments. Medical oncologists also help their patients manage side effects, and they help monitor and maintain well-being.
Medical oncologists treat cancerous growths or tumors with chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy and hormonal therapy. Nowadays, the term neoplasm is being used interchangeably with tumor. Chemotherapy is probably the most popular term. It is a type of cancer treatment that uses one or more anti-cancer drugs.
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Skills | Personality | Interests Required
Skills & Aptitude
Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Reading Comprehension
Instructing
Complex Problem Solving
Operation and Control
Operation Monitoring
Judgment and Decision Making
Near Vision
Personality
Attention to Detail
Concern For Others
Dependability
Integrity
Stress Tolerance
Interests
Realistic
Investigative
Social
Jobs, Future Prospects & Salaries
Future Prospect
Past Job Trends
Salary Growth In India
| Min Salary | Max Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry Level | 1200000 | 3600000 |
| Middle Level | 3600000 | 7200000 |
| Senior Level | 7200000 | 21600000 |
Salaries Across Globe
India
₹ 1200000 - ₹ 21600000
US
$ 197000 - $ 429000
UK
£ 47000 - £ 112000
Canada
$ 88000 - $ 361000
Germany
₰ 84000 - ₰ 270720
AUS
₳ 15000 - ₳ 215000
Singapore
$ 153000 - $ 403000
Famous Personalities
Dr. P Jagannath
Dr. Jagannath is presently Chairman, Department of Surgical Oncology, Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, and Professor of Gastrointestinal Oncology, Asian Institute of Oncology, S.L. Raheja Hospital, Mumbai from 2002.
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