Overview
Medical Oncologists investigate, diagnose and treat patients with cancer using chemotherapy and biological therapy.
Day-to-day
- examines patients to determine the nature and extent of problems after referral from general medical practitioners and other medical specialists, and undertakes laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures
- analyses test results and other medical information to make diagnoses
- prescribes and administers drugs, as well as remedial and therapeutic treatment and procedures
- records medical information and data
- reports specified contagious and notifiable diseases to government health and immigration authorities
- may admit or refer patients to hospitals
- may consult other medical specialists.
Considerations
- Stressful
To become a Medical Oncologist
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Medical practitioners who want to specialise as a Medical Oncologist can apply for a fellowship with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians.
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Registration with the Medical Board of Australia is required.
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