Radiation Oncology Physician Jobs

Radiation oncologist use radiation to treat cancer. Radiation has the ability to treat benign tumors and some benign diseases. This type of physician is involved in the treatment of a cancer patient, but is not the only one involved. A physician in this specialty may work on a “cancer team” to ensure the correct treatment and plan for a patient facing this illness. Radiation may be given alone as treatment or may also be given with other types of treatment depending on the patient. X-rays for example are done by a radiation oncologist on a cancer patient as well.