Which speciality doctor patient should meet to get anti-cancer treatment?
There is no single doctor as wrongly conceived by general public as an “all round cancer specialist.” No doctor is qualified enough to deal with all the three cancer specialities of cancer surgery, cancer radiation and cancer medicine. It is emphasized that all cancer care seekers should seek opinion of at least three cancer specialists (Tumour Board / Planning board) available. In India, there are specialists with DM in cancer medicine, MCH in cancer surgery and MD or DNB in radiation therapy. To get quick and correct decisions seek opinion of all the three cancer experts (Not one). A “Total Plan” clarifying the role of all three treatment specialities should be designed.
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