Although there is multiple types of Oncologist in this field, a more important role out of the select few is being a surgical oncologist. As being in the surgical field of this occupation, there is more responsibilities than being in radiation or medical. Surgical oncologist devotes their time everyday into studying and learning cures for neoplastic diseases. Surgical’s have to not only know the material that they look at, but they also need to be able to perform any procedure that neoplastic throw at them. They have to be able to diagnose …show more content…
They are known as the dominant care physicians for cancer treatment ( Ralph E. Pollock1 ). Over half of cancer patients are directed to medical and surgical to be managed by one of these physicians. As only one physician will be put in charge of that patient 's total care. As all of the oncology departments are crucial, the world needs more surgical’s in hospitals and facilities saving lives everyday. Surgical oncologist has an impact on a human 's life everyday, whether it 's from telling a patient good news to telling them bad news. They never stop looking for a answer for that