If you’re diagnosed with cancer, you may feel worried 和 afraid—partly by the thought of undergoing chemotherapy or other uncom为table drug therapies. But recent advancements have taken medical oncology to a whole new level. In the 萨特的健康 network, cancer care teams offer education 和 support, 以及新指南, 精准医疗选择. We work closely with you 和 your cancer specialists to minimize or eliminate any side effects you may experience during treatment.
医学肿瘤学家, a doctor who specializes in treating cancer with medicine, 领导你的癌症团队. The 萨特的健康 network includes more than 130 medical oncology experts who work together with other specialists to diagnose, 评估和治疗癌症.
In addition to prescribing medications, your medical oncologist coordinates 和 oversees your medical care from the moment of diagnosis through survivorship by:
- Educating you 和 your family about your cancer 和 its stages of development.
- Discussing treatment options 和 making recommendations.
- Monitoring your treatment throughout the course of the disease.
- Staying abreast of emerging 和 challenging therapies.
- 指引你走向有前途的道路 临床试验.
- Working with you to improve your quality of life through 康复治疗 和 pain or symptom management.