There is a field called surgical oncology in which the surgeon specializes in operating on cancer. There are both pediatric and surgical oncology specialists. The surgical oncologist would be considered the 'tool' of the primary pediatric or adult oncologist . . they often work in tandem together to treat a patient. Thus, the patient has a primary oncologist who co-ordinates all the treatment and health care needs of the patient. Which may include contacting specialists for radiation treatment or for surgery. The primary oncologist orders the chemotherapy, determines treatment options, and consults with a radiology oncologist and a surgical oncologist about radiation and/or surgery.
Claremont Surgical Oncologist.
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