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Medical Oncologist diagnoses, treats, and manages cancer, providing comprehensive care from initial assessment through treatment, recovery, or end-of-life care. They develop an individualised treatment plan, including chemotherapy, targeted therapies, and immunotherapy, and work closely with other specialists such as a radiologist, pathologist, and surgical and radiation oncologists to ensure coordinated, multidisciplinary care. Their role also includes delivering supportive and palliative care to enhance the quality of life for the patient and their family.
Tasks
Conduct clinical assessments to diagnose cancer and evaluate symptoms, disease stage, and progression.
Order, interpret, and correlate diagnostic imaging, laboratory investigations, and other test results for cancer diagnosis, staging, and treatment monitoring.
Plan and oversee systemic therapies, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and hormonal treatment.
Monitor patient responses, manage treatment side effects and cancer-related symptoms, and provide supportive care.
Adjust treatment plans based on clinical outcomes, disease progression, and patient needs.
Coordinate multidisciplinary cancer care with other relevant specialists and healthcare professionals.
Participate in tumour board meetings and case reviews.
Provide education and advice to patients and families on diagnosis, treatment options, prognosis, and palliative care.
Contribute to clinical research and clinical trials.
Skills
Basic
Critical thinking and analytical skills to evaluate complex medical information.
Empathy and compassion to provide emotional support to patients and families.
High ethical judgment and resilience in managing challenging or end-of-life care situations.
Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with patients and healthcare teams.
Teamwork and collaboration skills for multidisciplinary healthcare settings.
Specific
Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary oncology care with relevant specialists and healthcare professionals.
Ability to interpret biomarkers, genetic tests, and diagnostic data relevant to oncology care.
Ability to provide supportive and palliative care in oncology practice.
Competency in managing complications and side effects of cancer treatment.
Competency in the clinical management of patients with cancer across treatment and follow-up care.
Knowledge in cancer biology and tumour staging systems.
Knowledge in clinical research methods and clinical trial practice.
Proficiency in systemic cancer treatment, including chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy.
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QUALIFICATION
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
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