Medical Oncologist

Preferred Label : Medical Oncologist;

NCIt synonyms : oncologist, medical;

NCIt definition : A doctor who specializes in treating cancer. Some oncologists specialize in a particular type of cancer treatment. For example, a radiation oncologist specializes in treating cancer with radiation.;

Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating cancer using chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, biological therapy, and targeted therapy. A medical oncologist often is the main health care provider for someone who has cancer. A medical oncologist also gives supportive care and may coordinate treatment given by other specialists.;

Codes from synonyms : CDR0000046290;

Details

Origin ID

C17838;

UMLS CUI

C1555767;

Currated CISMeF NLP mapping
- Medical oncologist (occupation) [SNOMED CT concept]
Semantic type(s)
- Professional or Occupational Group [UMLS semantic type]
UMLS correspondences (same concept)
- Medical oncologist (occupation) [SNOMED CT concept]
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- CTRP Intervention Terminology [NCIt concept]
- CTRP Terminology [NCIt concept]

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