Oncologist

Duties and Responsibility

 An oncologist is a doctor who specializes in treating people with cancer. The three main types of oncologists are medical, surgical, radiation oncologists. These different types of oncologists often work together to treat a person with cancer. A medical oncologist specializes in treating cancer with chemotherapy or other medications, such as targeted therapy and oral chemotherapy. A surgical oncologist specializes in the removal of the tumor and surrounding tissue during an operation.  A surgical oncologist also performs biopsies. A radiation oncologist specializes in treating cancer with radiation therapy.

Salary: $222,809-$351,598

Education: M.D, bachelor’s degree, MCAT test, 3 years of medical school and oncology fellowship.

Reflection: I would not like to be one because im not interested in the medical field. It sounds pretty difficult so I think I wouldn’t make it