Cancer Care Team
When you receive cancer care at Beacon Health System, you get a team of cancer specialists dedicated to your health and recovery.
Your team may include:
- Medical oncologists – Doctors who manage your overall cancer treatment and oversee your chemotherapy
- Radiation oncologists – Doctors who oversee your radiation treatments
- Radiologists – Doctors who review and analyze your imaging tests, such as X-rays
- Pathologists – Doctors who study your biopsies and blood tests
- Genetic counselors – Medical professionals who work with individuals and families to identify their risk for inherited medical conditions
- Oncology nurses – Nurses who have extensive training in caring for patients with cancer
- Care coordinators – Experts who direct you and your family to resources that help you manage your care and cope with the emotional and financial stresses that come with a cancer diagnosis
- Dietitians – Clinicians who offer guidance for eating to enhance recovery and coping with eating issues caused by treatment side effects
- Physical and occupational therapists – Specialists who help you regain your strength and ability to perform tasks
- Social workers and discharge planners – Professionals who help you prepare for the care you need after you leave the hospital
