Oncology Madi Schacher R2

Definition Oncology is the branch of medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer.

Jobs Medical oncologists- treats cancer using chemotherapy or other medications, like targeted therapy or immunotherapy Radiation oncologists- treats cancer using radiation therapy Hematology ocologist- diagnosis and treats blood cancers, like leukemia, lymphoma, and mylenoma

Demand Medical Oncologist- 48% increase (2005-2020) Radiation oncologist- 13% increase (2014-2024) Hematology oncologist-14% increase (2014-2024)

Education Medical Oncologist- 4 years medical school, 3-8 years of residency and internship Radiation Oncologist- A degree in medicine, two years of general medicine, 5 year specialist training program for Radiation Oncology Hematology Oncologist- A degree in medicine, and a 3 year residency

Schools University of Oxford John Hopkins University Harvard Cambridge University

Salary Medical Oncologist- $243,317 per year Radiation Oncologist- $80,220 per year Hematology Oncologist- $187,200 per year

Day in the life https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qeElRZLkEtc

Sources http://www.acareerinradiationoncology.com/about-radiation-oncology https://study.com/articles/Oncologist_Employment_Information_and_Requi rements_for_Becoming_an_Oncologist.html https://www.cancer.net/navigating-cancer-care/cancer-basics/cancer- care-team/types-oncologists https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/mobile/home.html