Oncology
Oncology 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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Breast, Gastro-Intestinal (GI) and Melanoma
Specialist Experience includes: initially trained as a GP with a specialist interest in Holistic Medicine . . . .
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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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Dr Catherine Han is a New Zealand trained Medical Oncologist with a special interest in gastro-intestinal, breast, lung and brain cancers. . . .
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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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Harbour is a leading cancer treatment centre located on Auckland’s North Shore. Harbour specialists integrate cutting edge treatment, prescribed exercise and supportive therapies . . . .
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Adult Solid Tumours, Immunotherapy & Consideration for Clinical Trials . . . .
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Dr Michelle Head is trained as a general oncologist, with a special interest in a number of tumour types, including breast, head & neck, lung and gastrointestinal 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 Joanna Jones is a Medical Oncologist with a special interest in Breast and Gynaecological cancers. . . . .
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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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Clinical & Pathology haematologist with special interest
in adult haematological cancer . . . .