Oncology in Auckland
Oncology in Auckland is concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of
Cancer
. The three primary disciplines are medical, surgical and radiation oncology. A
Medical Oncologist
or
Cancer Specialist
treats cancer with drug therapy, including chemotherapy. A
Surgical Oncologist
includes biopsy (sample taking), staging (examinations and tests to see the extent and spread of the cancer) and surgical resection (removal) of tumours. A
Radiation Oncologist
involves treatment with therapeutic radiation. It is also called radiation therapy or radiotherapy.
Oncologists
may further specialise in specific types of cancer such as lung cancer, breast cancer, and so on. A
Paediatric Oncologist
specialises in the treatment of children with cancer and incorporates all three primary oncology disciplines.
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Medical Oncologist with a special interest in melanoma, breast cancer, hereditary cancer. Special interest in the genetics of melanoma and breast cancers.
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Dr Maria Pearse is a Consultant (Specialist) Radiation Oncologist and manages radiotherapy treatment at both Auckland Radiation Oncology and at Auckland . . .
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GI, Head & Neck. . . .
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Dr Sullivan is a medical oncologist with a specialist interest in lung cancer, head, neck and brain tumours and mesothelioma.
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Areas of Specialisation: Lung, Breast & Gastro-Intestinal and Neuroendocrine . . . .
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Leukaemia, Lymphoma & Inherited Blood Disorders
Specialist Experience includes: Consultant Haematologist . . . .
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Head & Neck Cancer incl Thyroid, Skin, Lung Cancer, Medical Oncologist. . . .
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Dr Naera Waters trained as a general oncologist with a special interest in the management and treatment of breast cancer . . . .