What do hematology oncologists do?

Hematologist-oncologists do not usually treat operable cancers such as prostate cancer, but specialize in treating blood cancers, such as Hodgkins and non-Hodgkins lymphomas, leukemias and multiple myelomas. A hematologist-oncologist may also specialize in the management of solid tumors. read more

A hematologist is a doctor who is trained in diagnosing and treating blood disorders. This includes non-cancerous blood disorders, like bleeding and clotting problems, and cancerous blood disorders, like leukemia or lymphoma. read more

Bone & Musculoskeletal oncology: focuses on cancers of bones and soft tissue. Dermatological oncology: focuses on the medical and surgical treatment of skin, hair, sweat gland, and nail cancers; Genitourinary oncology: focuses on cancers of genital and urinary system. Gynecologic oncology: focuses on cancers of the female reproductive system. read more