About Oncology Careers
Oncology is concerned with diagnosing and treating benign and malignant tumors and other forms of cancer. Oncologists typically identify individuals at risk for malignancy and counsel them regarding risk reduction and screening, investigate clinical symptoms and syndromes suggestive of underlying malignancy, undertake the palliative care of patients with solid and hematologic tumors, identify neoplasms with a potential for cure, and manage appropriately.
Oncologists administer chemotherapy for malignancy and work with surgeons and radiotherapists on other treatments for cancer. Along with chemotherapy, oncologists are certified to administer other medication for patients.
Constant research takes place daily which make this specialty always evolving. Oncologists are capable of subspecializing into different types of oncology dealing with different parts of the body and cancer.
Median Salary: $290,000 per year
Projected Growth: 18% from 2014-2024
Tips
- Time is of the essence when responding to contracts.
- Do not waste time when it comes to negotiating, declining, or accepting a contract.
- Having a clear idea of what you are wanting in a contract makes the processes easier.
- Along with that, it is important to be open minded and lenient with some aspects due to the fact a contract may not be able to fit every single one of your qualifications.
- Be sure to act professionally and confidently when interviewing and negotiating.
- The way you handle yourself may affect your contract.
Interesting Facts
- Cancer is the second most common cause of death in the U.S.
