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When it comes to fighting cancer,
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physician, who can stay involved and
help us monitor those things."
Here is a roster of the professionals
you're most likely to work with on your
road to beating cancer.
Primary care physician. Your
regular doctor is often the first person
you tell about troubling symptoms or
who sees an abnormality in a screening.
He or she also will help monitor your
health during treatment and manage
any long-term side effects afterward.
Medical oncologist. "Medical
oncologists prescribe medication for
cancer," says Ted Gansler, MD, director
of medical content for the American
Cancer Society. Most often this refers
to chemotherapy drugs, although
targeted drug therapies for cancer are
evolving, he adds.
Surgeon. For the removal of some
tumors, a general surgeon will be part
of your team. For others, you might have
a specialist, such as a thoracic surgeon
for lung cancers.

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The experts at Parrish
Cancer Center and Mayo
Clinic have joined forces to
provide the services and
technology you expect from
a world-class cancer center.
To schedule an appointment,
call 321-529-6202.

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ach athlete on a team must
perform superbly in his or
her position to secure a win.
Each actor of an ensemble
cast plays a role in wowing audiences.
Every employee needs to be in the right
job for a company to excel. Whether
it's a playing field, a stage or an office,
teamwork is everything. It's also critical
in cancer care.
For simpler cases of cancer, you
might need one doctor. But when cancer
is more complicated, more people get
involved, and it's important that they
function as a team.
"You want everyone on the same page,"
says Mark Fesen, MD, author of Surviving
the Cancer System: An Empowering Guide
to Taking Control of Your Care. "You don't
want chemotherapy drugs interfering
with radiation treatments, for example.
Or depending on which chemotherapy
drug you're on, your blood pressure could
go up and down. Sometimes, we might
send the patient to their primary care

Radiation oncologist. This doctor
will create a plan for using radiation to
destroy cancer cells.
Social worker. These providers can
help you understand the psychological
and social effects of cancer. They also
can connect you to support groups and
community programs.
Therapist/psychologist. You may
see a counselor to help you cope with
the social and psychological challenges
of dealing with cancer.
Dietitian. You might need a special
diet. "Rather intensive chemotherapy
or radiation can cause mouth sores
that make it difficult for the patient to
eat," Dr. Gansler says. "So, a registered
dietitian might help them find ways to
get their nutrition."
Most valuable player. Never
forget that you are the most important
person in this process. Ultimately, you
choose your treatment, Dr. Fesen says.
That's why it's important to understand
the options your doctors present, and
to know and trust your team. n



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