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Doctors Who Treat Leukemia PatientsWhat is a Hematologist? A hematologist is a doctor who specializes in treating conditions involving the blood. He or she studies the blood and tissues that form blood, such as the spleen and bone marrow. Hematologists can work in a variety of environments, including hospitals, blood banks, diagnostic laboratories, and private clinics Specialists in this branch of medicine can also choose to focus on specific topics within the field. For example, a hematologist oncologist specializes in the treatment of blood cancers, such as leukemia What is an Oncologist? An oncologist is a medical doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. There are three main types of oncologists:
What Other Specialists are Involved in Patient Care? Patient care may involve a multidisciplinary group of hematologists, medical and radiation oncologists, laboratory physicians, nurses, pharmacists and social workers What Factors Should I Consider When Choosing a Doctor? This can be a difficult and personal decision. Factors to consider are listed below:
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Princess Margaret Hospital (Toronto)
Which Ontario Hospitals Treat Leukemia? As of July, 2012, Ontario has 13 Regional Cancer Centres. |