A Surgical oncologist is a surgeon who focuses on the surgical care of people with cancer or suspected cancer. They evaluate tumors, perform biopsies and cancer operations, and help plan cancer treatment with other specialists. This role is commonly used in hospitals, cancer centers, and multidisciplinary oncology clinics. They may be involved from diagnosis through treatment, recovery, and long-term follow-up.

A Radiation oncologist is a medical doctor who treats cancer and some non-cancer conditions using radiation therapy. They specialize in using high-energy radiation to control tumors while limiting dose to nearby healthy tissue. They commonly work in hospitals and cancer centers as part of a multidisciplinary oncology team.

A Medical oncologist is a doctor who treats cancer using medicines that travel through the bloodstream. They commonly manage chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, and hormone therapy. They also coordinate cancer care across specialties, from diagnosis through follow-up. You may see a Medical oncologist in hospitals, cancer centers, and outpatient clinics.

A Multidisciplinary tumor board is a structured meeting where cancer specialists review a patient’s case together. It brings imaging, pathology, and clinical history into one shared discussion. It is commonly used in hospitals, cancer centers, and academic medical centers. It supports coordinated decisions about diagnosis, staging, and treatment planning.

A Tumor board is a structured meeting where cancer specialists review a patient’s case together. It combines imaging, pathology, staging, and health history to support treatment planning. Tumor board discussions are commonly used in hospitals, cancer centers, and some outpatient oncology networks.

A Molecular pathology lab tests tissues, blood, or other samples to look for changes in DNA, RNA, or proteins. These changes can help explain how a cancer formed and how it may behave. It is commonly used in hospitals and cancer centers alongside standard pathology. It supports diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment planning, including targeted therapy selection.

Pathology oncology service is the part of cancer care that studies tissues, cells, and body fluids to diagnose and characterize cancer. It translates biopsy and surgery samples into a written pathology report that guides next steps. It is used in hospitals, cancer centers, and outpatient biopsy clinics. It supports oncologists, surgeons, radiologists, and radiation oncologists across the cancer journey.

Radiology oncology liaison is a care-coordination role that connects radiology services with oncology teams. It helps ensure imaging findings are communicated clearly and used appropriately in cancer care decisions. It is commonly used in hospitals, cancer centers, and multidisciplinary clinics where imaging guides diagnosis and treatment planning. It may be a dedicated person, a shared responsibility, or a structured workflow, depending on the setting.

Medical physics is the use of physics in healthcare, especially in imaging and radiation treatment. It helps clinicians measure, plan, and deliver energy (like X-rays) safely and accurately. It is commonly used in radiology, nuclear medicine, and radiation oncology. In cancer care, it supports diagnosis, treatment planning, and quality assurance.

Dosimetry unit is a way to measure and communicate radiation dose. It is commonly used in radiation oncology to plan and verify cancer radiation treatments. It is also used in nuclear medicine and diagnostic imaging to track and compare radiation exposure. In everyday terms, it helps clinicians describe “how much radiation” is involved and where it goes.