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Building a Cancer Treatment Support Team

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Updated: 03-26-2016

From The Book: Chemotherapy and Radiation For Dummies

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When you’ve been diagnosed with cancer and you’re going through treatment, you need not only help from your family and friends but from an entire support team of people, with your doctors at the forefront. Build your support team with the following people to help you manage all levels of cancer treatment:

Medical oncologist: A doctor who treats cancer
Radiation oncologist: A doctor who directs radiation therapy
Social worker: To help with practical concerns
Psychologist: To help with emotional concerns
Massage therapist: To help manage stress
Fitness expert: To help reduce fatigue and keep you moving

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Alan P. Lyss, MD, is a medical oncologist. Humberto M. Fagundes, MD, is a radiation oncologist. Patricia Corrigan is a professional writer and cancer survivor.

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