Duties of an Oncologist

To become an oncologist a person must first attend a four-year college, followed by medical school, and then do an internship, which takes most students from 8 to 10 years to complete. By the time they are certified, they have enough knowledge to competently care for cancer patients.

Duties of an Oncologist

• Examines patients.




• Speak with patients about their symptoms.




• Request appropriate tests for patients and discuss the results of their findings.




• Discuss treatment options with patients and their families.




• Monitor and care for patients during and after their treatments.




• Consult other medical professionals regarding the results of a patient's test.




• Discuss the potential benefits, side effects and outcome of treatment with patients.




• Determine best way to treat patient's illness.