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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Radiation Oncology, CyberKnife Robotic Radiotherapy, Prostate cancer, Kidney cancer, Head & Neck cancers, Breast cancer . . . .
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Dr Broom specialises in breast and renal cancers. Specialist Experience includes: Tumor biology & drug development research . . . .
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Laird Cameron is a Medical Oncologist specialising in lung, mesothelioma and head & neck malignancies. . . .
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Areas of Specialisation: Gynaecological cancer, Prostate cancer & research into oncology Phase I trials
Specialist Experience includes: fellowship . . .
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Medical Oncologist with a special interest in Prostate cancer, Renal cancer, Testicular cancer and Bladder & Women’s health cancers. . . .
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Dr Carmel Jacobs is a medical oncologist specialising in the treatment of genitourinary and prostate. . . .
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Dr Lawrence specialises in gastro-intestinal cancers. He also has a special interest in the pancreas, neuroendocrine tumours, and cancer genomics. . . .
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Upper and lower GI cancers as well as lung cancer & mesothelioma. . . . .