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Members of the team
The following health professionals may be involved in the care of a woman with breast cancer:
general practitioner
: provides ongoing care and works with other members of the treatment team
surgeon
: specialises in surgery, including biopsies
pathologist
: examines cells, tissue and blood from the body
radiologist
: examines mammograms, ultrasounds, X-rays and other imaging results and may perform biopsies or help locate cancers prior to surgery
radiation oncologist
: specialises in radiotherapy
radiation therapist
: assists in planning and giving radiotherapy
medical oncologist
: specialises in cancer drugs such as hormonal therapies, chemotherapy and targeted therapies
breast care nurse
: specialises in caring for people with breast cancer
oncology nurse
: specialises in caring for people with cancer
research nurse
: assists in the planning and coordination of clinical research studies and clinical trials
psychologist
,
psychiatrist
or
counsellor
: specialise in providing emotional support and managing anxiety and depression
social worker
: specialises in providing emotional support, counselling and advice about some practical and legal matters
welfare worker
: provides practical support and advice
physiotherapist
,
occupational
therapist
: assist with exercise and pain management
dietitian
: specialises in providing advice about what to eat
palliative
care
specialist
, palliative care nurse: specialise in providing practical support and symptom relief
community/district
nurse
: provides care and support at home
community
palliative
care
team
: provide practical support and symptom relief at home
plastic
surgeon
: specialises in breast reconstruction after breast surgery
pharmacist
: specialises in supplying, dispensing and manufacturing drugs
pastoral
care/religious
representative
: provides spiritual support.
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